Cowrie Shell

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

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

Very early large Yoruba divination board, a classic form round board with face at top, figures, couples, snakes, cowrie shells and other items around the edge of the board.

(C) Metropolitan Museum of Art Made of Carved Wood and Pigment , red, white and blue pigment and applied cowrie shells on string. Dimensions: 47 ¾ x 8 x 21 in.

Ralph Lauren Collection Purple Label Runway FW15 Vanilla beige toned Lined in silk Glass beads, wooden beads, & cowrie shells make this dress a literal piece of art Back zip Size USA...

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...

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.

These sculptural mirrors feature pink murex shells, pink sea urchins, white cowrie shells, and apple blossom shells creating incredible texture and dimension from every angle.

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

▪ John Galliano yellow waffle-knit long sleeve dress ▪ Fall-Winter 1999 ▪ Outsized turtleneck doubles as a hood ▪ Waffle-knit and cable-knit combination ▪ Burgundy and pink felt sc...

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.

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...

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....

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...

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...

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

"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...

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, ...

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 ...

The composition includes a variety of conch, cowrie, and spiral shells in soft natural tones, creating a textural and sculptural border.

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

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.

Designed as a rolo chain with bar links centering a fringe station comprised of shells and carved starfish Starfish measure 22.0 x 24.0 mm are carved from mother-of-pearl - black and...

In 18th century England, people were intrigued with the exotic Cowrie Shells, which were brought back by returning sailors with tales that they were money in several countries and po...

Offered for sale is this West African cowrie shell necklace made of leather, silver metal, and strung cowrie shells.

Offered for sale is this authentic women's tribal African loin cloth/skirt made of leather, multi-colored beads, and cowrie shells The cowry or cowrie shells figure prominently in m...

The Cowrie Shells set in hand made Gold Canatille Work and above each is a Gold Buttercup and suspension hook.

Cowrie shells are symbols of womanhood and magic.

20th century African Dan hand carved mask from Liberia with Cowrie Shells. From the Ivory Coast. Mask height without fabric: 19.5" T Overall: 9" W x 12" D x 31" T.

Beautifully fashioned William IV silver-mounted Cowrie shell snuffbox, circa 1825. Marked with makers mark only, "IR" is stamped on the inside of the lid and is possibly John Reilly...

A double strand necklace of choker length of lapis lazuli, carnelian, turquoise and gold beads with a lapis lazuli cowrie shell bead in the center. The lapis shell is 1.5 cm in lengt...

This is an oversized and stylized cowrie shell sofa settee. The settee is constructed of a polymer / polyurethane foam of Mr.

Two well-loved Yoruba twin figures "ibeji" with cloaks made of cowrie shells on cloth, Nigeria, early 20th century.

Hand-embroidered Shawl with cowrie shells, a monetary system at the time period.

Two twin figures "ibeji", wearing cloaks covered with cowrie shells, Yoruba People, Nigeria, Africa, early 20 century.

Back buckled wide belt with cowrie shells interspersed between stitched piping circa 1990s.