Cowrie Shell

of Carved Wood and Pigment , red, white and blue pigment and applied cowrie shells on string

, couples, snakes, cowrie shells and other items around the edge of the board. Heavy wood, early 20th

, wooden beads, & cowrie shells make this dress a literal piece of art Back zip Size USA 2 Excellent

headdress, a motif seen also in Bamum masks laden with cowrie shells. Made for a tourist market, this

Culture: Senufo Medium: Wood, organic fibers, cowrie shells, pigment Height: 33 cm (39 cm incl. base

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

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

▪ 2 small front pockets with Cowrie shell detail ▪ Flared midi skirt ▪ Size Small ▪ Made in France

cowrie shells are quite common all along the coastline here in Devon and we found this absolute beauty of

other mask we have, with four horns, is female. Ségou region, Mali. Wood, cowrie shells, reptile skin

Mukyeeng. Embellished with cowrie shells and small blue, red and white beads, this headdress is a rich

period and dressed in beads and cowrie shells. With poised statures, composed expressions, and intricate

mishiing) is embellished with cowrie shells and rows of blue, white and black glass beads. The body of the

from circa 1975—crafted in wood and embellished with beads and cowrie shells—the piece creates an

. Cowrie shells are particularly significant; at one time they were used as currency. This is. garment made

, cowrie shells - Color palette: Ivory, black, orange, forest green, red - Construction: Unlined, slips

cowrie shells on each strand. One of the shell is missing. Handmade wall decor artifact and vintage a

composition. This figure, however, has a face in place with eyes inset with a cowrie shell. The figure was

-beaded with Yoruba faces with vertical scarification on the cheeks bordered by cowrie shells indicating

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

"Untitled 10" A Hamar woman wears a leather apron adorned with cowrie shells and beads of her

"Untitled 10" A Hamar woman wears a leather apron adorned with cowrie shells and beads of her

bordered by cowrie shells indicating wealth and status. A symbol of spiritual authority, this beaded panel

trade. These include a divination tray, beads, cowrie shells, kola or palm nuts, divination chains, and

, with a thin and long nose, and small opening of a mouth and eyes, shaped like cowrie shells. A nice

, coconut wood, cowrie shells, wood & glass beads, steel needle. To create his distinctive pieces

plasticity and mysterious presence. The center of the composition is a spotted cowrie shell, hidden among the

entirely encrusted with a breathtaking array of natural sea shells, including polished cowries, spiraling

Exceptional Maitland Smith Tasselated tiger cowrie sea shells boxes with bronze shells top handles

array of natural seashells, including luminous fan shells, spiraled cowries, and delicate murexes. The

silver-plated metal cup with an elegant, classic silhouette. The variety of shells, cowries, and coral

shells, from delicate cowries and tiny spiral cones to larger scallop and clam shells, all intricately

1970s Shell-Encrusted Mirror, Coastal Folk Art Frame, 30” High by 24” Wide Description: Charming

shells—abalone, conch, cowrie, sand dollars, and more—carefully arranged in bands and clusters that

bride as she enters her new husband’s home for the first time. Adorned with shells—especially cowries

The 6 Cowrie Shells are set in hand made Gold Canatille Work frames, alternating with Gold

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

-colored beads, and cowrie shells The cowry or cowrie shells figure prominently in many West African

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

Cowrie shells are symbols of womanhood and magic. These gorgeous hoops are crafted of genuine

20th century African Dan hand carved mask from Liberia with Cowrie Shells. From the Ivory Coast

Beautifully fashioned William IV silver-mounted Cowrie shell snuffbox, circa 1825. Marked with

a lapis lazuli cowrie shell bead in the center. The lapis shell is 1.5 cm in length, 1.14 cm in

cowrie shell sofa settee. The settee is constructed of a polymer / polyurethane foam of Mr. Durot's

Two well-loved Yoruba twin figures "ibeji" with cloaks made of cowrie shells on cloth, Nigeria

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

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

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

A beautiful 3-layered Rattan Basket from Africa, Burkina Faso, nicely decorated with Cowrie Shells

traditions of the Eastern Highlands. Crafted from wood, cowrie shells, clay, pigment, and plant fibers, it

, ALONG WITH NUMEROUS COWRIE SHELLS FASHIONED TO DRAPING FABRIC ALONG THE NECKLINE. CONDITION: WORN IN

fueled traditional rituals, performances, and storytelling. Natural materials, in this case cowrie shells

. Sea shells are that is considered to be lucky. Conch shells or cowrie shells have a special meaning

, wood, glass, Murano glass, silver leaf, cowrie shells, sea shells, taxidermy eyes, vintage saris

design, with a leather bound foot and a rim with four straps decorated with three applied cowrie shells

, wooden spindle, cowrie shells, red thread, vintage birch wood shoe form (size 9-10), Bengali saree

Eleven ancient carnelian beads and ten gold beads, all shaped to resemble cowrie shells. There are