Cowry Shell

Philippine hip belt with wood knife sheath, the belt made of 36 small and one large cowry shell and with a large polished scallop shell, the knuckle of which has been carved to resem...

Featuring a stylized anthropomorphic face of an ancestral totem figure with cowry shell eyes and shell nose adornment dating to the late 19th - early 20th century.

Hers is a transparent beauty, her eager sounds, her infinite and clamorous land and river, ocean and island, earth and sky...all contained, bottled for delivery to an open hole, a co...

Dan Bugle Mask Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)/Liberia Mid 20th Century Wood & Cowry Shells 22 inches Each piece of tribal art is hand carved, passed down from generation to generat...

The cowry or cowrie shell is a female symbol which figured prominently in many West African cultures as a sign or fertility.

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...

Circa 1920s traditional African necklace of large cowry shells and woven reeds mounted on an iron stand.

Antique late 18th century rare Continental 18-karat gold mounted, cowry shell snuff box, the hinged covers beautifully engraved with hunting and scroll decoration, reeded decoration ...

Hand painted shell engraving of various cowry shells. engraving is framed is in a silver frame with an orange matte.

Circa 1920s Chinese vest of woven fiber is beaded with cowry shells and mounted on a custom made iron stand.

A decorative seashell necklace from Bali, Indonesia, contemporary. The large, white Egg Cowry shells are delicately attached to a handwoven cotton / raffia circular base.

Stitched in leather with bead and money cowry shells and metal trimmings. Mounted on black metal stands.

Alaia black leather waist belt with cowry shell interlacing. Marked an Alaia 75.

A decorative necklace handcrafted in Bali, mounted on a black metal stand. Puka shell and wood beads, combined with Money Cowry shells and intricately applied on a thick cotton woven...

This is a highly decorative oval mirror that has a generous frieze of sea shells encrusted around the edge. The sea shells are a variety of shapes and sizes, conch, corals, cowry she...

The center is made out of grey Money Cowry shells, carefully polished. The combination is seamlessly attached to a finely woven raffia canvas, and mounted on a black metal stand.

Woven in soumac technique, the original fasteners and tassels complete with beads, cowry shells, and tufts of yarn as well as animal hair are preserved.

Contemporary. Scallop shells, money cowry, moon snail and tiger conch artfully arranged and applied to a tightly woven cotton cord base.  

Happy is the man with bird for a crown. The bird has cowry shell eyes, like the mask man. His upturned new-moon grin is repeated throughout the design of the mask.

A decorative necklace from Bali, Indonesia, on a black metal stand. The large, white cowry shells are delicately attached to a handwoven cotton / raffia base.

"Medicine Man" is a wooden sculpture with glass beads, cloth, a metal bell, and cowry shells used to adorn it. It was made by an unknown artist from the Yoruba tribe in Nigeria.

African Bamileke Tribal Mask from Cameroon with Horns Offered for sale is a decorative carved mask from the Bamileke people of Cameroon, Africa, This interesting and unusual horned ...

This interesting and unusual horned mask is embellished with beads, a bamboo beard, cowry shells, leather and brass nailheads. The mask will be wired and ready to hang.

This African Mask from the Dan tribe of the Ivory Coast and Liberia is hand carved of wood and features raffia and cowry shells. Of oval form, and pierced around the rim for the att...

Embellished with rows of cowry shells that frame the neckline The huge massive scale artisan tribal necklace makes an incredible show-stopping one of a kind accessory The dro...

Cushion-shaped cowry shell earclips in 18k yellow gold with oval-shaped, baroque pearl centers, numbered 42933, signed Trianon.

Mali indigo resist dyed cotton cover with designs resembling clouds or cowry shells.

PAUL LUCARIO NATIVE AMERICAN ARTIST OWL INLAY RING with Turquoise eyes and Spotted Jasper or Cowry Shell Body. The Artist Paul Lucario was from Laguna Pueblo.

This cotton quilt features cotton embroidery in a variety of stitches including chain, satin, and herringbone and is further decorated with small mirror fragments, cowry shells, tass...

The collection is composed of the following: (Two) angels wing, tiger murex, (two) black murex, pink murex, lace coral, mushroom coral, feather coral, tree coral, lighting welk, scor...

"Moroccan" embroidery is reminiscent of Casablanca and incorporates cowry shells, beads, and antique mirrored and metal geometric pieces.

Stunning Thierry Mugler Couture creation, SS2001 Les Solarisées Collection. Extremely rare and fabulous vintage Couture piece, documented seen on the Runway. Dripping in celestial se...

2000s Roberto Cavalli gold dress embellished in large sequins paillette, drop waist flapper style, and racer back. Marked size 40IT fit size 4/6 Measurement: Bust fit up to 34” Wais...

Christian Dior by John Galliano Fall 1999/ 2000 Extremely sexy dress by John Galliano for Dior - a dress that transcends mere fabric to become an emblem of audacious elegance. This...

Museum worthy piece of Fashion History Breathtaking extremely rare Thierry Mugler creation, 1985/86 Collection. Super soft faux fur crop coat in the most vibrant beautiful colour. ...

Ngaady aMwaash Mask. African Antique Folk Art Kuba Mask, originating from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Property from a Private Collection. Acquired by a Norwegian Collector...

Roberto Cavalli F/W 2006 Plunging Neckline Embellished Velvet Evening Dress Gown Size IT 40

The vintage John Galliano creation for Christian Dior showcases his signature flair for dramatic elegance, crafted in 2004. This black silk gown is adorned with intricate metallic fl...

Presenting an incredible olive/sage green silk Valentino Haute Couture gown. From the Fall/Winter 2005 collection, this lustrous satin gown debuted on the season's runway as look 26,...

Roberto Cavalli - Gold sequin evening gown with feathers. Beautiful deep V neckline, Leather Laces. Zips on the side. Spring/Summer 2017 Size 40IT

Prada, Fall-Winter 2007. This knee-length coat is constructed with a black silk base and features an overlay of hundreds of hand-sewn black plastic strips, creating a dramatic fringe...

Scottish silver mounted tiger cowary shell snuff box, 1817. The hinged lid is inscribed with "W. Legget Stock Bridge 1817," surrounded a laurel wreath, scrolled dotted boarder and tw...

This luxurious full-length Gianni Versace coat from the Fall/Winter 2001 collection, designed by Donatella Versace, is crafted from black astrakhan fur with an opulent silver fox fur...