Cowrie Shell

This item is a natural cowrie shell pendant with a multi-stone gemstone channel, specifically designed by the luxury brand Aron & Hirsch.

Cast in copper alloy using the lost wax method, each miniature head is depicted with an ornate headdress, a motif seen also in Bamum masks laden with cowrie shells. Made for a touris...

The jade (origin: Wyoming, USA) has been carved into whimsical cowrie shells. The carvings are well executed and are polished to glassy finish.

This headdress, combined with the Ngady Mwaash face mask, is richly decorated with cowrie shells and tiny beads. The use of colour of the beads is symbolically charged.

Bamana Population, Mali. Wood and cowrie shells. Dimensions:  H : 52 cm L : 14.5 cm / H : 20.48 in 5.5 in

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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 in...

In Yoruba thought, birds are frequently associated with insight, spiritual power, and the transmission of knowledge between visible and invisible worlds, lending the composition both...

Ségou region, Mali. Wood, cowrie shells, reptile skin. Dimensions: H : 61.5 cm / H : 24.02 inches.

The figure is then affectionately cared for during an indefinite mourning period and dressed in beads and cowrie shells. With poised statures, composed expressions, and intricate hai...

There is a small chip to the right side of the base. The cowrie shell eyes remain intact and securely set, and the structure is solid throughout.

Elevate your next alfresco dinner or coastal-themed gathering with this exquisite set of eight vintage Tiger Cowrie shell napkin rings. Each ring is masterfully sliced from authentic...

Hand-blown directly over an authentic Kuba–Congo mask from circa 1975—crafted in wood and embellished with beads and cowrie shells—the piece creates an unexpected and powerful encoun...

Cowrie shells are particularly significant; at one time they were used as currency.

Solid 14k Yellow Gold Shell Charm Pendant Natural Blue Sapphire Fine Jewelry Details:- Item Code :- PEMJ-1467 Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold 14k Gold Weight - 0.70 Grams Gemstone...

Solid 14k Yellow Gold Shell Charm Pendant Natural Turquoise Gemstone Jewelry Details:- Item Code :- PEMJ-1464 Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold 14k Gold Weight - 0.82Grams Gemstone W...

Solid 14k Yellow Gold Shell Charm Pendant Natural Sapphire Fine Jewelry Details:- Item Code :- PEMJ-1463 Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold 14k Gold Weight - 0.74 Grams Sapphire Weig...

Solid 14k Yellow Gold Shell Charm Pendant Natural Blue Sapphire Fine Jewelry Details:- Item Code :- PEMJ-1467 Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold 14k Gold Weight - 0.87 Grams Sapphire...

Solid 14k Yellow Gold Shell Charm Pendant Natural Emerald Gemstone Fine Jewelry Details:- Item Code :- PEMJ-1462-EM Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold 14k Gold Weight - 0.88 Grams Gem...

Solid 14k Yellow Gold Shell Charm Pendant Natural Black Diamond Fine Jewelry Details:- Item Code :- PEMJ-1462 Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold 14k Gold Weight - 0.83 Grams Diamond ...

Details: - Collection: Chloé FW16 RTW - Look: 15 - Designer: Clare Waight Keller - Fabric: Silk jacquard with hand embroidery, sequins, mother-of-pearl buttons, cowrie shells - Col...

Strands of coral, pearl, and cowrie shell pour down the chest; Mediterranean evil-eye amulets stand guard against misfortune; a serpent coils through the grass beside a melting pocke...

The decoration is further enriched by rows of white cowrie shells and small red glass beads tracing the central ridge and framing the base of the horns.

"Water Me" is an original sculpture by Traci Johnson made from mirror, ostrich feather, cowrie shell, pipe cleaner, magnet, and glitter. This piece measures approx. 12"'h x 10"w.

It is simply a work of Art, made from the finest high quality Masai beads, and is hand made from top to bottom, light weight and has beaded strands with cowrie shells on each strand....

Large fan-shaped scallop shells establish the primary rhythm of the design, complemented by beautifully spotted tiger cowries, ribbed cockle shells, elongated olive shells, auger she...

The central section is ornamented with inset cowrie shells, traditionally associated with status, prosperity and spiritual significance throughout West Africa, while remnants of red ...

This figure, however, has a face in place with eyes inset with a cowrie shell. The figure was painted with earth pigment in alternate white and red ochre colors which has largely bee...

Description: Silver candy box in the shape of a shell with three feet in the shape of cowries with reliefs.

The colorful panels depict densely-beaded with Yoruba faces with vertical scarification on the cheeks bordered by cowrie shells indicating wealth and status. A symbol of spiritual au...

"Untitled 10" A Hamar woman wears a leather apron adorned with cowrie shells and beads of her choosing. Creativity is encouraged when creating these leather garments, as highlighte...

"Untitled 10" A Hamar woman wears a leather apron adorned with cowrie shells and beads of her choosing. Creativity is encouraged when creating these leather garments, as highlighte...

The colorful panels depict densely-beaded turtles, fishes, chickens, and Yoruba faces with vertical scarification on the cheeks bordered by cowrie shells indicating wealth and status...

These include a divination tray, beads, cowrie shells, kola or palm nuts, divination chains, and a tapper used to awaken the gods.

The facial features are delicate, with a thin and long nose, and small opening of a mouth and eyes, shaped like cowrie shells. A nice patina is present on the surface.

Amulet: woven leather, roasted wood, coconut wood, cowrie shells, wood & glass beads, steel needle.

The inclusion of a central glass mirror ringed by cowrie shells is highly significant. Mirrors were prized European trade items.

The center of the composition is a spotted cowrie shell, hidden among the corals and waves.

Set within hollowed sockets are cowrie shell eyes, whose luminous surfaces animate the face and evoke the watchful presence of the spirit being represented.

Drawing inspiration from 19th-century "Sailor’s Valentines," the circular frame is entirely encrusted with a breathtaking array of natural sea shells, including polished cowries, spi...

Exceptional Maitland Smith Tasselated tiger cowrie sea shells boxes with bronze shells top handles and bronze sea shell foot.

The frame is meticulously hand-encrusted with an array of natural seashells, including luminous fan shells, spiraled cowries, and delicate murexes. The arched silhouette provides a c...

These stunning decorative pieces showcase an impressive variety of shells, from delicate cowries and tiny spiral cones to larger scallop and clam shells, all intricately arranged to ...

An original decorative centerpiece composed of a selection of natural seashells arranged inside a silver-plated metal cup with an elegant, classic silhouette. The variety of shells, ...

Absolutely stunning custom coastal seashell wall mirror featuring an incredibly detailed handcrafted frame adorned with an abundant mix of natural seashells, coral, scallops, cowries...

The charm features an authentic, polished white natural cowrie sea shell. Running directly down the natural center aperture of the shell is a linear column of graduated, bezel-set ro...

Each shell displays the cowrie's signature domed form and distinctive toothed ventral aperture.

This piece showcases an incredible variety of shells—abalone, conch, cowrie, sand dollars, and more—carefully arranged in bands and clusters that create both texture and movement.