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"Face Mask, " Wood and Cowry Shells created in New Guinea circa 1940
Located in Milwaukee, WI
carved wood and cowry shells for eyes. Mask: 29 x 8 in, includes a metal stand.
Category

1940s Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Found Objects

"Face Mask, " Wood and Cowry Shells created in New Guinea circa 1940
"Face Mask, " Wood and Cowry Shells created in New Guinea circa 1940

"Face Mask, " Wood and Cowry Shells created in New Guinea circa 1940, circa 1940

H 29 in W 8 in
"Senufo (Gbon) Statute of Royalty, " Wood, Ivory, & Cowry Shells created c. 1940
Located in Milwaukee, WI
fiber, textiles, and cowry shells. 14" x 8" x 3" The Senufo are made up of a number of diverse
Category

1940s Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Found Objects

"Senufo (Gbon) Statute of Royalty, " Wood, Ivory, & Cowry Shells created c. 1940
"Senufo (Gbon) Statute of Royalty, " Wood, Ivory, & Cowry Shells created c. 1940

"Senufo (Gbon) Statute of Royalty, " Wood, Ivory, & Cowry Shells created c. 1940, c. 1940

H 14 in W 8 in D 3 in
Silver Cowrie Shell Snuff Box Edinburgh c1823
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Sterling silver cowry shell snuff box Date : Hallmarked in Edinburgh for an uknown maker
Category

Antique 1820s Scottish Georgian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

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

Silver Cowrie Shell Snuff Box Edinburgh c1823

H 1.78 in Dm 3 in
Torso Creations Merlot Mongolian Fur Bohemian Vest w Patchwork & Mirror Applique
By Torso Creations
Located in Gresham, OR
applique panel with unusually large shisha mirror panel embroidery and cowry shells. No pockets or closures
Category

1970s Indian Vests

Torso Creations Merlot Mongolian Fur Bohemian Vest w Patchwork & Mirror Applique
Torso Creations Merlot Mongolian Fur Bohemian Vest w Patchwork & Mirror Applique

Torso Creations Merlot Mongolian Fur Bohemian Vest w Patchwork & Mirror Applique

Size: Up to Modern 8
Antique Sangtam Naga Tribe Supong Warrior Shawl with Cowrie Shells, Headhunter
By Naga People
Located in Dallas, TX
. There are 4 V-shaped cowry shells symbolizing peacock feathers which represent mithun ears. Displayed in
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Tribal Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Shell

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

W 47 in L 56 in
Cheyenne Native American Dress
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
, cowry shell cape on both sides. This piece without any restoration. Hard to find this early and pure
Category

Antique 1870s American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Shell

Cheyenne Native American Dress
Cheyenne Native American Dress

Cheyenne Native American Dress

H 50 in W 50 in D 50 in
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
Category

Vintage 1960s African Decorative Boxes

Materials

Fur, Shell, Fabric, Beads

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

H 7.5 in W 9 in D 6 in

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Dan Deangle Mask in Wood, Cowry Shells and Metal
Located in Des Plaines, IL
Dan Deangle Mask in Wood, Cowry Shells and Metal Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)/Liberia Early 20th
Category

Early 20th Century More Art

Materials

Metal, Brass

Dan Deangle Mask in Wood, Cowry Shells and Metal
Dan Deangle Mask in Wood, Cowry Shells and Metal

Dan Deangle Mask in Wood, Cowry Shells and Metal

H 28 in W 12 in
Pair Continental Silver Cowry Shell Open Salt Cellars George III, 18th Century
Located in WILMINGTON, CA
Pair Continental silver cowry shell open salt Cellars George III, 18th Century. Figural hand chased
Category

Antique 18th Century George III Tableware

Materials

Silver

Pair Continental Silver Cowry Shell Open Salt Cellars George III, 18th Century
Pair Continental Silver Cowry Shell Open Salt Cellars George III, 18th Century

Pair Continental Silver Cowry Shell Open Salt Cellars George III, 18th Century

H 1.75 in W 2.75 in D 2.25 in
Pair of African Side Tables Extensive Woodcarving Top Inlaid Coins, Cowry Shells
Located in Miami, Miami Design District, FL
Exceptional treasure of a pair of side tables, materials render it very rich and artisan.
Category

Early 2000s African Modern End Tables

Materials

Shell

Pair of African Side Tables Extensive Woodcarving Top Inlaid Coins, Cowry Shells
Pair of African Side Tables Extensive Woodcarving Top Inlaid Coins, Cowry Shells

Pair of African Side Tables Extensive Woodcarving Top Inlaid Coins, Cowry Shells

H 21 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in
Indonesian Indigo Jacket
Located in Portland, ME
of the front opening and back are further embellished with cowry shells. Lampung, Sumatra
Category

Antique 19th Century Indonesian Quilts and Blankets

Indonesian Indigo Jacket
Indonesian Indigo Jacket

Indonesian Indigo Jacket

H 28 in W 57 in D 0.1 in L 28 in
Philippine Shell Hip Belt with Wood Dagger Sheath
Located in Seattle, WA
Philippine hip belt with wood knife sheath, the belt made of 36 small and one large cowry shell and
Category

20th Century Philippine Tribal Art

Materials

Wood, Rattan

Philippine Shell Hip Belt with Wood Dagger Sheath
Philippine Shell Hip Belt with Wood Dagger Sheath

Philippine Shell Hip Belt with Wood Dagger Sheath

H 21.75 in W 13.75 in D 5 in
Expressive Papua New Guinea Stopper, Ex John Friede Collection
Located in Vienna, AT
totem figure with cowry shell eyes and shell nose adornment dating to the late 19th - early 20th century.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Expressive Papua New Guinea Stopper, Ex John Friede Collection
Expressive Papua New Guinea Stopper, Ex John Friede Collection

Expressive Papua New Guinea Stopper, Ex John Friede Collection

H 11.03 in W 1.97 in D 1.19 in
Lady of Commerce. Hers is a transparent beauty, her eager sounds, her infinite..
By Rina Banerjee
Located in San Francisco, CA
pedestal, lace, cowry shells, taxidermy deer paws, Indian marriage jewelry, ostrich eggshells, porcelain
Category

2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Marble, Steel, Wire, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Lady of Commerce. Hers is a transparent beauty, her eager sounds, her infinite..
Lady of Commerce. Hers is a transparent beauty, her eager sounds, her infinite..

Rina Banerjee
Lady of Commerce. Hers is a transparent beauty, her eager sounds, her infinite.., 2012

H 120 in Dm 48 in
Dan Bugle Mask
Located in Des Plaines, IL
Dan Bugle Mask Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)/Liberia Mid 20th Century Wood & Cowry Shells 22
Category

Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Pigment

Dan Bugle Mask
Dan Bugle Mask

Dan Bugle Mask

H 22 in W 8 in
West African Cowrie Shell Necklace on Leather
Located in Oradell, NJ
strung cowrie shells. The cowry or cowrie shell is a female symbol which figured prominently in many West
Category

20th Century More Necklaces

West African Cowrie Shell Necklace on Leather

West African Cowrie Shell Necklace on Leather

W 22 in L 3.5 in
Women's Tribal African Loin Cloth/Skirt with Cowrie Shells
Located in Oradell, NJ
-colored beads, and cowrie shells The cowry or cowrie shells figure prominently in many West African
Category

20th Century Skirts

Women's Tribal African Loin Cloth/Skirt with Cowrie Shells
Women's Tribal African Loin Cloth/Skirt with Cowrie Shells

Women's Tribal African Loin Cloth/Skirt with Cowrie Shells

H 9 in W 42 in
African Cowry Shell Necklace on Stand
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1920s traditional African necklace of large cowry shells and woven reeds mounted on an iron
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

African Cowry Shell Necklace on Stand
African Cowry Shell Necklace on Stand

African Cowry Shell Necklace on Stand

H 12 in W 10 in D 4.5 in
Antique Continental 18 Karat Gold-Mounted Cowry Shell Snuff Box, circa 1780
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique late 18th century rare Continental 18-karat gold mounted, cowry shell snuff box, the hinged
Category

Antique Late 18th Century European Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold

Antique Continental 18 Karat Gold-Mounted Cowry Shell Snuff Box, circa 1780
Antique Continental 18 Karat Gold-Mounted Cowry Shell Snuff Box, circa 1780

Antique Continental 18 Karat Gold-Mounted Cowry Shell Snuff Box, circa 1780

H 0.99 in W 2.96 in D 1.78 in
Cowry Type Hand Painted Shell Engravings.
Located in Houston, TX
Hand painted shell engraving of various cowry shells. engraving is framed is in a silver frame with
Category

Late 19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints

Materials

Engraving

Cowry Type Hand Painted Shell Engravings.
Cowry Type Hand Painted Shell Engravings.

Cowry Type Hand Painted Shell Engravings., 19th century

H 7.5 in W 9.5 in D 0.5 in
Chinese Cowrie Shell Beaded Vest on Stand
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1920s Chinese vest of woven fiber is beaded with cowry shells and mounted on a custom made
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Textiles

Materials

Shell

Chinese Cowrie Shell Beaded Vest on Stand
Chinese Cowrie Shell Beaded Vest on Stand

Chinese Cowrie Shell Beaded Vest on Stand

H 23 in W 11.75 in D 4.75 in
Balinese Egg Cowry and Raffia Necklace on Stand
Located in New York, NY
A decorative seashell necklace from Bali, Indonesia, contemporary. The large, white Egg Cowry
Category

2010s Balinese Folk Art Mounted Objects

Materials

Shell, Raffia

Balinese Egg Cowry and Raffia Necklace on Stand
Balinese Egg Cowry and Raffia Necklace on Stand

Balinese Egg Cowry and Raffia Necklace on Stand

H 20 in W 16 in L 20 in
Ethiopian Leather and Shell Necklaces, Mid 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
and money cowry shells and metal trimmings. Mounted on black metal stands. Two available, sold
Category

Vintage 1960s Ethiopian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

Ethiopian Leather and Shell Necklaces, Mid 20th Century
Ethiopian Leather and Shell Necklaces, Mid 20th Century

Ethiopian Leather and Shell Necklaces, Mid 20th Century

H 17 in W 7 in D 4 in
Alaia
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Alaia black leather waist belt with cowry shell interlacing. Marked an Alaia 75.
Category

French Belts

Alaia

Alaia

Size: Medium
Decorative Necklace on a Stand
Located in New York, NY
beads, combined with Money Cowry shells and intricately applied on a thick cotton woven canvas.
Category

2010s Balinese Folk Art Mounted Objects

Materials

Shell, Cotton, Wood

Decorative Necklace on a Stand
Decorative Necklace on a Stand

Decorative Necklace on a Stand

H 29 in W 12 in D 4.5 in
1960s Italian Oval Wall Mirror Encrusted with Sea Shells and Corals
Located in London, GB
the edge. The sea shells are a variety of shapes and sizes, conch, corals, cowry shells, whelks
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Shell, Mirror

1960s Italian Oval Wall Mirror Encrusted with Sea Shells and Corals
1960s Italian Oval Wall Mirror Encrusted with Sea Shells and Corals

1960s Italian Oval Wall Mirror Encrusted with Sea Shells and Corals

H 29.53 in W 21.66 in D 3.15 in
Seashell and Raffia Necklace from Indonesia, on Stand, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
center is made out of grey Money Cowry shells, carefully polished. The combination is seamlessly attached
Category

Early 2000s Indonesian Folk Art Mounted Objects

Materials

Shell, Raffia

Seashell and Raffia Necklace from Indonesia, on Stand, Contemporary
Seashell and Raffia Necklace from Indonesia, on Stand, Contemporary

Seashell and Raffia Necklace from Indonesia, on Stand, Contemporary

H 28 in W 17 in D 5.5 in
Persian Luri Bakhtiari Soumac
Located in San Francisco, CA
soumac technique, the original fasteners and tassels complete with beads, cowry shells, and tufts of yarn
Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Persian Luri Bakhtiari Soumac

Persian Luri Bakhtiari Soumac

W 33 in L 21 in
Decorative Seashell Necklace on a Stand
Located in New York, NY
. Scallop shells, money cowry, moon snail and tiger conch artfully arranged and applied to a tightly woven
Category

2010s Balinese Arts and Crafts Mounted Objects

Materials

Shell, Cord

Decorative Seashell Necklace on a Stand
Decorative Seashell Necklace on a Stand

Decorative Seashell Necklace on a Stand

H 22 in W 15 in D 4.5 in
Ornamental Cowry-eyed Mask from Cote D' lvoire
By Tambanum
Located in Asheville, NC
Happy is the man with bird for a crown. The bird has cowry shell eyes, like the mask man. His
Category

20th Century Ivorian Primitives

Ornamental Cowry-eyed Mask from Cote D' lvoire
Ornamental Cowry-eyed Mask from Cote D' lvoire

Ornamental Cowry-eyed Mask from Cote D' lvoire

H 17.25 in W 6 in D 2 in
Balinese Seashell and Raffia Necklace on Stand
Located in New York, NY
A decorative necklace from Bali, Indonesia, on a black metal stand. The large, white cowry shells
Category

2010s Balinese Folk Art Mounted Objects

Materials

Shell, Raffia

Balinese Seashell and Raffia Necklace on Stand
Balinese Seashell and Raffia Necklace on Stand

Balinese Seashell and Raffia Necklace on Stand

H 25 in W 16 in D 4.5 in
"Medicine Man"--African Wooden Sculpture with Glass Beads, Cloth, Bell, & Shells
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Medicine Man" is a wooden sculpture with glass beads, cloth, a metal bell, and cowry shells used
Category

1950s Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Textile, Wood

"Medicine Man"--African Wooden Sculpture with Glass Beads, Cloth, Bell, & Shells
"Medicine Man"--African Wooden Sculpture with Glass Beads, Cloth, Bell, & Shells

"Medicine Man"--African Wooden Sculpture with Glass Beads, Cloth, Bell, & Shells, c. 1950

H 28 in W 9.5 in D 13 in
African Bamileke Tribal Mask from Cameroon with Horns
Located in Miami, FL
with beads, a bamboo beard, cowry shells and lucky sea beans. The mask will be wired and ready to hang.
Category

Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Masks

Materials

Wood, Beads, Horn, Shell, Bamboo

African Bamileke Tribal Mask from Cameroon with Horns
African Bamileke Tribal Mask from Cameroon with Horns

African Bamileke Tribal Mask from Cameroon with Horns

H 21 in W 11.25 in D 7 in
Bamileke Horned Tribal Mask from Cameroon, Africa
Located in Miami, FL
with beads, a bamboo beard, cowry shells, leather and brass nailheads. The mask will be wired and ready
Category

Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Masks

Materials

Horn, Leather, Bamboo, Wood, Beads

Bamileke Horned Tribal Mask from Cameroon, Africa
Bamileke Horned Tribal Mask from Cameroon, Africa

Bamileke Horned Tribal Mask from Cameroon, Africa

H 20 in W 11 in D 6 in
African Tribal Art Hand Carved Dan Mask Sculpture, Ivory Coast
Located in North Hollywood, CA
and features raffia and cowry shells. Of oval form, and pierced around the rim for the attachment of
Category

20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Tribal Art Hand Carved Dan Mask Sculpture, Ivory Coast
African Tribal Art Hand Carved Dan Mask Sculpture, Ivory Coast

African Tribal Art Hand Carved Dan Mask Sculpture, Ivory Coast

H 12 in W 8 in D 4.5 in
Artisan Massive Tribal Beaded Statement Necklace, circa 1980s
Located in University City, MO
color woven rope. Embellished with rows of cowry shells that frame the neckline The huge massive
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Artisan Massive Tribal Beaded Statement Necklace, circa 1980s
Artisan Massive Tribal Beaded Statement Necklace, circa 1980s

Artisan Massive Tribal Beaded Statement Necklace, circa 1980s

Trianon Cowry Shell Earclips
By Trianon
Located in Vail, CO
Cushion-shaped cowry shell earclips in 18k yellow gold with oval-shaped, baroque pearl centers
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Trianon Cowry Shell Earclips
Trianon Cowry Shell Earclips

Trianon Cowry Shell Earclips

Resist dyed indigo cotton.
Located in Sausalito, CA
20th C. Mali indigo resist dyed cotton cover with designs resembling clouds or cowry shells.
Category

20th Century Quilts and Blankets

Resist dyed indigo cotton.
Resist dyed indigo cotton.

Resist dyed indigo cotton.

H 51 in W 30 in
PAUL LUCARIO NATIVE AMERICAN ARTIST OWL INLAY RING
Located in Brooklyn, NY
PAUL LUCARIO NATIVE AMERICAN ARTIST OWL INLAY RING with Turquoise eyes and Spotted Jasper or Cowry
Category

Vintage 1970s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

PAUL LUCARIO NATIVE AMERICAN ARTIST OWL INLAY RING
PAUL LUCARIO NATIVE AMERICAN ARTIST OWL INLAY RING

PAUL LUCARIO NATIVE AMERICAN ARTIST OWL INLAY RING

Banjara Quilt
Located in Portland, ME
herringbone and is further decorated with small mirror fragments, cowry shells, tassels, and other materials
Category

20th Century Indian Quilts and Blankets

Banjara Quilt
Banjara Quilt

Banjara Quilt

H 82 in W 58 in
21-Piece Collection of Les Hunter Designs Coral and Sea Shells, circa 1970s
Located in San Francisco, CA
urchin, orange helmet and a cowry shell. All in beautiful undamaged condition and a amazing comprehensive
Category

Vintage 1970s Hawaiian Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

21-Piece Collection of Les Hunter Designs Coral and Sea Shells, circa 1970s
21-Piece Collection of Les Hunter Designs Coral and Sea Shells, circa 1970s

21-Piece Collection of Les Hunter Designs Coral and Sea Shells, circa 1970s

H 15 in W 6 in D 3 in
Alexander McQueen Embroidered Olive Green Leather Clutch Gold Skull
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Palm Beach, FL
" embroidery is reminiscent of Casablanca and incorporates cowry shells, beads, and antique mirrored and metal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clutches

Alexander McQueen Embroidered Olive Green Leather Clutch Gold Skull
Alexander McQueen Embroidered Olive Green Leather Clutch Gold Skull

Alexander McQueen Embroidered Olive Green Leather Clutch Gold Skull

H 6 in W 15.5 in D 1.5 in

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Cowrie Shell Snuff Box c1820
Cowrie Shell Snuff Box c1820

Cowrie Shell Snuff Box c1820

H 1.19 in W 2.6 in D 2.25 in
S/S 1999 Gucci by Tom Ford Madonna Runway Lucky Rhinestone Museum Pants Y2K
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an unbelievable pair of rhinestone embellished lavender wool pants from Tom Ford's famous 'Las Vegas hippy' collection with Gucci. Most famously worn by Madonna to the 199...
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1990s Italian Pants

S/S 1999 Gucci by Tom Ford Madonna Runway Lucky Rhinestone Museum Pants Y2K
S/S 1999 Gucci by Tom Ford Madonna Runway Lucky Rhinestone Museum Pants Y2K

S/S 1999 Gucci by Tom Ford Madonna Runway Lucky Rhinestone Museum Pants Y2K

Size: IT38
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Cowry Shell For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal cowry shell for your home. A cowry shell — often made from shell, animal skin and fabric — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the cowry shell you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A well-made cowry shell has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Naga People are consistently popular.

How Much is a Cowry Shell?

Prices for a cowry shell can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $344 and can go as high as $9,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,113.

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