Syncretic Sepik Figure of Jesus Christ with Cowrie Shell Eyes Papua New Guinea
Located in Madrid, ES
Particularly remarkable are the inlaid cowrie-shell eyes (Cypraea moneta). Shells traditionally possessed considerable economic, ceremonial, and symbolic importance in Melanesian soc...
Fruitwood
Unavailable
H 16.15 in W 9.85 in
Cypraea snail - Ambonian Cabinet of Curiosities - Rumphius - Engraving - 18th c.
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
Cylinder prophyreticus etc. (Cypraea snails - Gastropod Shells, Mollusks). Description: This engraved plate originates from: 'D'Amboinsche Rariteitkamer, behelzende eene beschryvin...
Engraving, Etching
Cameo with Silver Frame, Pendant, circa 1900
Located in Madrid, ES
Cameo with smooth silver frame that has a piece in the top so that it can be worn hanging on a cord, chain or similar. Made in shell (Cassius Cypraea; because of this, the piece can ...
Silver