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Cowrie Shell Snuff Box c1820
Cowrie Shell Snuff Box c1820

Cowrie Shell Snuff Box c1820

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Heading : Cowrie shell snuff box Date : c1820 Period : George III / Regency Origin : Most likely Scottish Provincial Decoration : Silver mounted cowrie shell with monogram, parcel gi...

Category

Antique 1820s British Regency Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Vintage Hand-crafted Basket with Cowrie Shells
Vintage Hand-crafted Basket with Cowrie Shells

Vintage Hand-crafted Basket with Cowrie Shells

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Vintage Hand-crafted Basket with Cowrie Shells. Leather sides and base. Hand-sewn shells to leather basket.

Category

20th Century African Decorative Baskets

Materials

Leather, Shell

Pygmy Wood and Cowrie Shell Fertility Figure
Pygmy Wood and Cowrie Shell Fertility Figure

Pygmy Wood and Cowrie Shell Fertility Figure

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pygmy Wood and Cowrie Shell Fertility Figure Height 5.25 in., Width 3.75 in., Depth 4 in.

Category

20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Silver cowrie shell with engraved floral motifs
Silver cowrie shell with engraved floral motifs

Silver cowrie shell with engraved floral motifs

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver cowrie shell with engraved floral motifs. Metal: Silver.

Category

20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Silver cowrie shell with engraved floral motifs
Silver cowrie shell with engraved floral motifs

Silver cowrie shell with engraved floral motifs

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver cowrie shell with engraved floral motifs. Metal: Silver.

Category

20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Early Kenneth Jay Lane Cowrie Shell Pendant
Early Kenneth Jay Lane Cowrie Shell Pendant

Early Kenneth Jay Lane Cowrie Shell Pendant

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in New York, NY

Early, Massive Kenneth Jay Lane Cowrie Shell Pendant Necklace from the 1960's. Huge shell mounted in signature K.J.L. coral branch gilt mounts on chain. 1960's USA.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Bogolan Cowrie Shell Mud Cloth Textile
Bogolan Cowrie Shell Mud Cloth Textile

Bogolan Cowrie Shell Mud Cloth Textile

Located in Chicago, IL

Originally used as currency, cowrie shells became a symbol of wealth, power, fertility, and protection for many African cultures.

Category

20th Century Malian Folk Art Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Bogolan Cowrie Shell Mud Cloth Textile
Bogolan Cowrie Shell Mud Cloth Textile

Bogolan Cowrie Shell Mud Cloth Textile

Located in Chicago, IL

Originally used as currency, cowrie shells became a symbol of wealth, power, fertility, and protection for many African cultures.

Category

20th Century Malian Folk Art Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

African Cowrie Shell and Root Fiber Beaked Mask
African Cowrie Shell and Root Fiber Beaked Mask

African Cowrie Shell and Root Fiber Beaked Mask

Located in Queens, NY

African (possibly Liberian / Dan-Style) carved wooden mask decorated with an intricate pattern of cowrie shells along its outer face and long beak with orange, black and beige painte...

Category

20th Century African Tribal Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Handmade Coastal Mussel & Cowrie Shell Layered Round Mirror
Handmade Coastal Mussel & Cowrie Shell Layered Round Mirror

Handmade Coastal Mussel & Cowrie Shell Layered Round Mirror

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

The outer edge is finished with cowrie shells, adding additional texture and coastal charm.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Shell

Antique George III Cowrie Shell and Sterling Silver Vinaigrette (1809)
Antique George III Cowrie Shell and Sterling Silver Vinaigrette (1809)

Antique George III Cowrie Shell and Sterling Silver Vinaigrette (1809)

By Joseph Willmore

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The body of the box is comprised with an impressive natural cowrie shell, embellished with a plain silver mount.

Category

Antique Early 1800s English George III Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver Cowrie Shell Snuff Box Edinburgh c1823
Silver Cowrie Shell Snuff Box Edinburgh c1823

Silver Cowrie Shell Snuff Box Edinburgh c1823

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Period : George IV Origin : Edinburgh, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland Decoration : Silver mounted cowrie shell with parcel gilt interio and hinged cover.

Category

Antique 1820s Scottish Georgian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Papua New Guinean Carved Wood and Cowrie Shell Mask / Figure
Papua New Guinean Carved Wood and Cowrie Shell Mask / Figure

Papua New Guinean Carved Wood and Cowrie Shell Mask / Figure

Located in Queens, NY

Possibly Papua New Guinean carved mask / figure of a face with cowrie shell eyes and tall triangular notch carved head piece.

Category

20th Century Unknown Other Figurative Sculptures

African Yoruba Cowrie Shell, Beaded Fertility Doll, 20th Century
African Yoruba Cowrie Shell, Beaded Fertility Doll, 20th Century

African Yoruba Cowrie Shell, Beaded Fertility Doll, 20th Century

Located in Miami, FL

African Yoruba Cowrie Shell, Beaded Fertility Doll, 20th Century Offered for sale is a 20th century African Yoruba hand-carved wood fertility doll made in the Tribal style.

Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Shell, Beads

Antique Sangtam Naga Tribe Supong Warrior Shawl with Cowrie Shells, Headhunter
Antique Sangtam Naga Tribe Supong Warrior Shawl with Cowrie Shells, Headhunter

Antique Sangtam Naga Tribe Supong Warrior Shawl with Cowrie Shells, Headhunter

By Naga People

Located in Dallas, TX

The are 14 circles sewn out of cowrie shells. There are 4 V-shaped cowry shells symbolizing peacock feathers which represent mithun ears.

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Tribal Indian Rugs

Materials

Shell, Wool, Cotton

Victorian Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box With Hinged Lid
Victorian Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box With Hinged Lid

Victorian Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box With Hinged Lid

Located in New York, NY

Victorian Period, sterling silver-mounted (unmarked, but tested) Cowrie shell snuff box with hinged lid, England, Ca. 1840's.

Category

Antique 1840s English Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cowrie shell snuff box with flaming-heart silver relief, George II period
Cowrie shell snuff box with flaming-heart silver relief, George II period

Cowrie shell snuff box with flaming-heart silver relief, George II period

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Cowrie shell snuff box with silver application in the shape of a flaming heart in relief, from the George II period.

Category

Antique Early 18th Century European Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Vintage Moroccan Berber Shoulder Bag with Metal Conchos and Cowrie Shells
Vintage Moroccan Berber Shoulder Bag with Metal Conchos and Cowrie Shells

Vintage Moroccan Berber Shoulder Bag with Metal Conchos and Cowrie Shells

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Moroccan Berber Shoulder Bag with Metal Conchos and Cowrie Shells Designed by Michelle Bacconnier in Marrakech, Morocco.

Category

Late 20th Century Moroccan Hobo Bags

Ancestral Dan Mask 'Deangle' with Cowrie Shells Large
Ancestral Dan Mask 'Deangle' with Cowrie Shells Large

Ancestral Dan Mask 'Deangle' with Cowrie Shells Large

Located in Torquay, GB

She has a turban headdress of cowrie shells and raffia weave. Large domed forehead with a single scarification welt in russet colour running down to the tips of her nose.

Category

Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Masks

Materials

Wood, Paint

14K Solid Yellow Gold Cowrie Shell Charm Pendant Boho Luxury Fine Jewelry
14K Solid Yellow Gold Cowrie Shell Charm Pendant Boho Luxury Fine Jewelry

14K Solid Yellow Gold Cowrie Shell Charm Pendant Boho Luxury Fine Jewelry

Located in Jaipur, IN

Cowrie Shell Charm Pendant in 14K Solid Yellow Gold Details:- Item Code :- FIMJ-678 Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold Gross Weight - 2.100 Grams Net Weight - 2.100 Grams Few symbo...

Category

2010s Indian Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rhythms of Color: Mounted Beaded Belt with Geometric Motifs and Cowrie Shells
Rhythms of Color: Mounted Beaded Belt with Geometric Motifs and Cowrie Shells

Rhythms of Color: Mounted Beaded Belt with Geometric Motifs and Cowrie Shells

Located in New York, NY

Along the lower edge, braided fiber tassels terminate in natural cowrie shells, elements widely associated with wealth, fertility, trade, and spiritual protection across numerous Afr...

Category

20th Century Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Shell

1.8 Carat Diamond Green Enamel Cowrie Shell Bracelet 10 Karat White Gold Jewelry
1.8 Carat Diamond Green Enamel Cowrie Shell Bracelet 10 Karat White Gold Jewelry

1.8 Carat Diamond Green Enamel Cowrie Shell Bracelet 10 Karat White Gold Jewelry

Located in Diera, Dubai

This 1.8 Carat Diamond Green Enamel Cowrie Shell Charm 10 Karat White Gold Bracelet features a cowrie shell with green enamel linked together with diamonds in center.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Jocelyn Burton Sterling Silver Tapered Tumbler or Mug with Cowrie Shell
Jocelyn Burton Sterling Silver Tapered Tumbler or Mug with Cowrie Shell

Jocelyn Burton Sterling Silver Tapered Tumbler or Mug with Cowrie Shell

By Jocelyn Burton 1

Located in Philadelphia, PA

In sterling silver with an applied figural cowrie shell, tapered sides and gilt interior. Jocelyn Burton was an enormously important English female silvermith and goldsmith.

Category

20th Century British Modern Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Brown Cowrie Shell Pendant with Diamond and White Sapphire
Brown Cowrie Shell Pendant with Diamond and White Sapphire

Brown Cowrie Shell Pendant with Diamond and White Sapphire

By Renn New York

Located in Miami, FL

Shell pendant with natural diamonds and white sapphire gemstone, set in 14k gold. Wear this pendant alone or layer it with other gold chains for a beautiful layered effect. Order ...

Category

2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

1.9 Carat Diamond Yellow Enamel Cowrie Shell Bracelet 10 Kt White Gold Jewelry
1.9 Carat Diamond Yellow Enamel Cowrie Shell Bracelet 10 Kt White Gold Jewelry

1.9 Carat Diamond Yellow Enamel Cowrie Shell Bracelet 10 Kt White Gold Jewelry

Located in Diera, Dubai

Cast from 10-karat gold, these exquisite bracelet is handset with 1.90 carats of sparkling diamonds. Details: Item Code :- STBR-4044M Gross Wt. :- 17.26 gm 10k Solid White Gold Wt....

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Enamel, Gold, 10k Gold

1.85 Carat Diamond Blue Enamel Cowrie Shell Bracelet 10 Karat White Gold Jewelry
1.85 Carat Diamond Blue Enamel Cowrie Shell Bracelet 10 Karat White Gold Jewelry

1.85 Carat Diamond Blue Enamel Cowrie Shell Bracelet 10 Karat White Gold Jewelry

Located in Diera, Dubai

Item Code :- STBR-4044N Gross Wt. :- 16.67 gm 10k Solid White Gold Wt. :- 16.30 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 1.85 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Bracelet Size :...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

1960s Hand-Made African Tabletop Hut with Shells and Beading
1960s Hand-Made African Tabletop Hut with Shells and Beading

1960s Hand-Made African Tabletop Hut with Shells and Beading

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1960s Hand-Made African Tabletop Hut with Cowry or cowrie Shells, blue and cream Beading, fur, and fabric.

Category

Vintage 1960s African Decorative Boxes

Materials

Fur, Shell, Fabric, Beads

Exquisite Sea Shell & Coral Encrusted Treasure Box
Exquisite Sea Shell & Coral Encrusted Treasure Box

Exquisite Sea Shell & Coral Encrusted Treasure Box

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Exquisite richly encrusted with a great selection of sea shells, all natural colours with white coral branches and a brown cowrie shell on top, treasure box.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell

1990s Pair of Wood And Shells Beaded Namji Dolls On Wood Bases
1990s Pair of Wood And Shells Beaded Namji Dolls On Wood Bases

1990s Pair of Wood And Shells Beaded Namji Dolls On Wood Bases

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1990s Pair of Wood And Shells Beaded Namji Dolls Made with wood, beads and cowrie shells Metal Earings Some cracks in the shells on top of the head

Category

1990s Cameroonian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Shell, Wood, Beads

Money Cowrie & Macramé Necklace on Stand, Papua New Guinea
Money Cowrie & Macramé Necklace on Stand, Papua New Guinea

Money Cowrie & Macramé Necklace on Stand, Papua New Guinea

Located in New York, NY

A male necklace from the Asmat Village, Papua New Guinea. Large Money Cowrie shells (used in earlier times as currency) seamlessly sewn in concentric rows onto a white cotton macra...

Category

Early 2000s Indonesian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Shell, Cotton

Varnished Wooden Vide-Poche, France, 1960s
Varnished Wooden Vide-Poche, France, 1960s

Varnished Wooden Vide-Poche, France, 1960s

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Its design is enhanced by a frieze of cowrie shells arranged around the edge, adding an exotic and handcrafted touch characteristic of 1960s decorative objects.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Wood

1990s Wood and Beaded Sculpture Of Woman - NAMJI Fertility Doll
1990s Wood and Beaded Sculpture Of Woman - NAMJI Fertility Doll

1990s Wood and Beaded Sculpture Of Woman - NAMJI Fertility Doll

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1990s Wood and Beaded Sculpture Of Woman - NAMJI Fertility Doll Cowrie Shells On wood base

Category

1990s Cameroonian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Beads

Tiny Solid Gold Cowrie Seashore Necklace
Tiny Solid Gold Cowrie Seashore Necklace

Tiny Solid Gold Cowrie Seashore Necklace

By The Remarkable Goldsmiths

Located in Torquay, GB

Here we have our solid gold cowrie shell pendant found by us on Bantham beach, in Devon.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

Sioux Doll, Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, S. Dakota
Sioux Doll, Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, S. Dakota

Sioux Doll, Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, S. Dakota

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Beaded moccasins and leggings complete her outfit. Dentalium shell earrings dangle 2.5 inches, capped with cowrie shells; sold with metal base. 11 inches (28 cm) high, 4 inches (10 c...

Category

Late 20th Century American Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Animal Skin, Shell, Beads

African Gabon 20th Century Hand Carved Reliquary Fetish Figure in Grass Skirt
African Gabon 20th Century Hand Carved Reliquary Fetish Figure in Grass Skirt

African Gabon 20th Century Hand Carved Reliquary Fetish Figure in Grass Skirt

Located in Queens, NY

Gabonese 20th c. fetish figure hand carved and pigmented wood by the Ambete people of Gabon, with a cowrie shell necklace and raffia grass skirt

Category

20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bone

Kuba Beaded Laket Prestige Cap
Kuba Beaded Laket Prestige Cap

Kuba Beaded Laket Prestige Cap

By Kuba

Located in Chicago, IL

The base is made of a simple woven raffia fabric, which was then embellished with a pattern of cowrie shells. Secured to the head by a metal pin, such caps were worn to signal one's ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Shell, Fabric

Sepik River Wood Mask from Papua New Guinea, 20th Century
Sepik River Wood Mask from Papua New Guinea, 20th Century

Sepik River Wood Mask from Papua New Guinea, 20th Century

Located in Grythyttan, SE

Beautiful and unique ceremonial mask from the Sepik River area of Papua New Guinea made of wood, cowrie shells, feathers, clay, pigment and grass.

Category

1990s Papua New Guinean Tribal Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Shell, Hardwood, Feathers

African Gabon 20th Century Carved Wood Ambete Reliquary Figure
African Gabon 20th Century Carved Wood Ambete Reliquary Figure

African Gabon 20th Century Carved Wood Ambete Reliquary Figure

Located in Queens, NY

African Gabon 20th Century carved wood Ambete reliquary figure features an oval head with inlaid cowrie shell eyes, a fiber necklace, forward thrust shoulders with bent arms, rope be...

Category

20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Namji Doll with Beads, Cowries, Coins and Metal Rings, Cameroon Mid 20th century
Namji Doll with Beads, Cowries, Coins and Metal Rings, Cameroon Mid 20th century

Namji Doll with Beads, Cowries, Coins and Metal Rings, Cameroon Mid 20th century

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Sometimes referred to as dolls, this is a highly abstract figure with conical head, arms and legs held out from body, long columnar neck wrapped with mulitple strands of different si...

Category

Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Congo 20th Century Carved Wood Songye Kwfebe Figural Plaque
African Congo 20th Century Carved Wood Songye Kwfebe Figural Plaque

African Congo 20th Century Carved Wood Songye Kwfebe Figural Plaque

Located in Queens, NY

African Congo 20th Century wood Songye Kwfebe plaque carved in flattened figural form with a rectangular shape features a horned, incised head with beaded necklace, 2 smaller relief ...

Category

20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ash

Vintage Turkman Bridal Ceremonial Headdress, Heavily Adorned on Stand
Vintage Turkman Bridal Ceremonial Headdress, Heavily Adorned on Stand

Vintage Turkman Bridal Ceremonial Headdress, Heavily Adorned on Stand

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Turkman Bridal Ceremonial Headdress, Heavily Adorned on Stand Offered for sale is a vintage bridal ceremonial headdress, specifically known as gupbo. Adorned with cowrie sh...

Category

20th Century Turkestan Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Metal

Ceremonial cloth from West Africa
Ceremonial cloth from West Africa

Ceremonial cloth from West Africa

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This vintage West African fabric is handwoven cotton dyed with vegetable dyes and decorated with embroidery and cowrie shells. It is likely to be from the Marino Dogon people.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Malian Textiles

Materials

Fabric

Dowry Box, Lombok Indonesia, Cowrie, Painted Palm & Bamboo 1950’s
Dowry Box, Lombok Indonesia, Cowrie, Painted Palm & Bamboo 1950’s

Dowry Box, Lombok Indonesia, Cowrie, Painted Palm & Bamboo 1950’s

Located in London, GB

Crafted from lontar palm leaf panels (Borassus flabellifer) bound with bamboo strips (Bambusa vulgaris), each box is elaborately decorated with geometric motifs in natural pigments a...

Category

Vintage 1920s Indonesian Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Other

African D.R. Congo 20th Century Carved Wood Songye 2-Headed Janus Figure
African D.R. Congo 20th Century Carved Wood Songye 2-Headed Janus Figure

African D.R. Congo 20th Century Carved Wood Songye 2-Headed Janus Figure

Located in Queens, NY

One head is female, the other male, with incised faces, inlaid circular metal studs, rope belt with attached cowrie shells, standing with bent knees on a convex rectangular base.

Category

20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

African Tribal Benin Brass Armlets Nigeria Antique Jewelry
African Tribal Benin Brass Armlets Nigeria Antique Jewelry

African Tribal Benin Brass Armlets Nigeria Antique Jewelry

Located in London, GB

Benin brass Armlets or Anklets A pair of heavy Brass armlets with three rows of cowrie shells, Certainly a well worn pair one slightly twisted.

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

Folk Art Dowry Box, Lombok Indonesia, Cowrie, Painted Palm & Bamboo 1950’s Sasak
Folk Art Dowry Box, Lombok Indonesia, Cowrie, Painted Palm & Bamboo 1950’s Sasak

Folk Art Dowry Box, Lombok Indonesia, Cowrie, Painted Palm & Bamboo 1950’s Sasak

Located in London, GB

Crafted from lontar palm leaf panels (Borassus flabellifer) bound with bamboo strips (Bambusa vulgaris), each box is elaborately decorated with geometric motifs in natural pigments a...

Category

Vintage 1920s Indonesian Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Other

Countess Cis Sea Shell Brooch
Countess Cis Sea Shell Brooch

Countess Cis Sea Shell Brooch

By Countess Cis Zoltowska

Located in New York, NY

Rare Countess Cis cowrie shell flower bud brooch. Floriform brooch incorporating signature stained and carved glass leaves, with green enamel gilt metal leaves. 1950's France.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

20th Century African Cameroon Namji Doll for Prosperity, Health & Fertility
20th Century African Cameroon Namji Doll for Prosperity, Health & Fertility

20th Century African Cameroon Namji Doll for Prosperity, Health & Fertility

Located in Miami, FL

These dolls are traditionally carved from native rosewood and are adorned with cowrie shells and colorful beads. They are given to brides during wedding ceremonies to bring good luc...

Category

20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

18ct yellow gold snail shell stud earrings
18ct yellow gold snail shell stud earrings

18ct yellow gold snail shell stud earrings

By The Remarkable Goldsmiths

Located in Torquay, GB

These tiny cowrie shells are quite common all along the coastline here in Devon and we found this absolute beauty of a miniature one here on the beach at Bantham in the South Hams i...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Early to Mid-20th Century Beaded Cache-Sexe, Kirdi People, Cameroon
Early to Mid-20th Century Beaded Cache-Sexe, Kirdi People, Cameroon

Early to Mid-20th Century Beaded Cache-Sexe, Kirdi People, Cameroon

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Early to Mid-20th Century Beaded Cache-Sexe, Kirdi People, Cameroon An unusual cache-sexe from the Kirdi tribe of Cameroon made of colorful glass trade beads, fiber string, and cowr...

Category

Early 20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Drawings

Materials

Natural Fiber, Beads

Folk Art Dowry Box, Lombok Indonesia, Cowrie, Painted Palm & Bamboo 1950’s Sasak
Folk Art Dowry Box, Lombok Indonesia, Cowrie, Painted Palm & Bamboo 1950’s Sasak

Folk Art Dowry Box, Lombok Indonesia, Cowrie, Painted Palm & Bamboo 1950’s Sasak

Located in London, GB

Crafted from lontar palm leaf panels (Borassus flabellifer) bound with bamboo strips (Bambusa vulgaris), each box is elaborately decorated with geometric motifs in natural pigments a...

Category

Vintage 1950s Indonesian Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Other

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