Shell Money
Early 20th Century Shell Money Ring
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Early 20th century shell money ring mounted on a custom made stand, Papua New Guinea.
Category
Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Shell
Majolica Shell Money Bank Box, Circa 1900t III III Pop
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica shell Money Bank Box, Circa 1900.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Papua New Guinea Bridal Shell Money
Located in Schellebelle, BE
A very exceptional bridal money as well in shape as in dimensions.
Category
20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art
Materials
Shell
Necklace as Sculpture on a Wooden Panel or More Necklaces To Do
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
bridal shell money or wedding dowry.
It is possible to obtain different necklaces, if You don't want to
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Archaistic Moun...
Materials
Precious Stone
$1,011
H 17.72 in W 17.72 in D 0.79 in
Antique Ethnic Tribal Kina Crescent Shell Necklaces Papua New Guinea Set of 3
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
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Kina (shell money) Oject part of Pacific Cultures Collections.
Purchased from the amazing private
Category
Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Shell, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl
$750 / set
H 1 in Dm 7.5 in
Collection of Tibetan Money
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional collection of Tibetan Money, exchange currency in shell
all of them with little holes
Category
Vintage 1920s Tibetan Tribal Art
Materials
Shell
Original Antique Russian WWI Poster Buy Military Loan More Money More Shells
Located in London, GB
Original antique World War One war loan poster - Buy Military Loan 5½% The more money the more
Category
Vintage 1910s Russian Posters
Materials
Paper
$2,401
H 39.77 in W 26.58 in D 0.04 in
Recent Sales
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
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
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
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
Shell Clamp Money, Africa
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Good string of early 20th century shell money or currency from Africa. The shells have a warm
Category
Early 20th Century African Other Nautical Objects
Materials
Shell
19th Century Money Bracelets
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A set of 8, probably African, Shell Money bracelets. For centuries, up until the mid-1800s, these
Category
Antique 19th Century African Natural Specimens
Materials
Other
Antique Vintage Satinwood Mahogany Jewellery Casket Table Box Cowrie Shells
Located in Dublin, Ireland
decorative and ceremonial purposes.
The cowrie was the shell most widely used worldwide as Shell Money
Category
20th Century English Edwardian Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass
H 3.5 in W 11.25 in D 11 in
Money Tree Shell Dish
Located in Atlanta, GA
A gorgeous shell dish in the "money tree" pattern. NOTE: there are two available, priced
Category
Antique 19th Century Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Applied Lap Over Edge 12 Tiffany Mixed Metal Demispoons
Located in New York, NY
applied elements that include fish, crab, shells, money, gourds, leaves, ferns, butterflies, dragonfly and
Category
20th Century American Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver, Gold Leaf
Great Pal Yua Money Ring from Papua New Guinea
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Made from the shell of the Giant Mussel (Tridacna gigas). Used by the Abbekam people as money and
Category
Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Shell
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LUdown Cylinder Flush Mount
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The LUdown cylinder flush mount fixture by Lumfardo Luminaires is part of our contemporary collection. Available In patinated unlacquerd brass or aged silver and steel with (1) E26 m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Steel, Brass, Gold, Silver
Jean Prouvé Tabouret Solvay / Bois Stool in Solid Natural Oak by Vitra
By Jean Prouvé, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Tabouret Bois (Solvay) is designed by Jean Prouvé and manufactured by Vitra. The design of the Tabouret Bois clearly bears the signature of Jean Prouvé. The shape is based on the...
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
$1,178 / item
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection.
A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium.
Has been used by many influent...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Linen
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö.
This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Textile
$1,320 Sale Price / item
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H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Mobile kinetic chandelier made of patinated brass with a round counterweight and two enlighten alabaster globes.
Original design by Glustin Luminaires.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
$8,710 / item
H 35.44 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection.
An iconic, unobtrusive design.
A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen
Ancient Egyptian Monumental Temple Sphinxes
Located in London, GB
A pair of monumental limestone sphinxes of Pharaoh Nectanebo I, from the processional avenue of the Serapeum of Memphis, 30th Dynasty, circa 379 - 360 BC.
The sphinxes of the Serape...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection.
A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium.
Has been used by many influentia...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Linen
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century
On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Other
$232,143 Sale Price
33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Beautiful Artempo Coffee Table Made from 17th Century Oak
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Beautiful Artempo coffee table made from 18th century oak. The top one solid heavy board of 17th century oak.
Perfect patina.
This is a mto article. After you have placed the order...
Category
2010s German Baroque Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
The Lily, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection.
An iconic, unobtrusive design.
A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgiu...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen
The Cavendish, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection.
An iconic, unobtrusive design.
A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belg...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen
Early 20th Century Stone Disc
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A polished hardstone disc. Provenance unknown but probably a early 20th century Hawaiin Ulu Maika stoen. Ulu Maika is a ancient game simular to bowling played by the indigineaous Haw...
Category
Early 20th Century Hawaiian Mounted Objects
Materials
Stone
Yam Ancestor Figure TOTEM Pole Papua New Guinea with Provenance
Located in Atlanta, GA
A yam ancestor TOTEM pole from the mid-Sepik River region of Papua New Guinea. Carved out of a solid wood by the Abelam people, who cultivated yams as their main crop, the pole featu...
Category
Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Shell Currency Yua Bride's Price, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Yua Shell Currency, Bride’s Price
Sepik River Region, Papua New Guinea
Hand carved from a clam shell
Measures: 7.5 x 8.5 in / 19 x 22 cm
Height on custom display stand: 11.5 in. ...
Category
20th Century Papua New Guinean Other Tribal Art
Materials
Shell
Shell Currency Yua Bride's Price, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Yua Shell Currency, Bride’s Price
Sepik River Region, Papua New Guinea
Hand carved from a clam shell
Measures: 7 x 7.5 in / 18 x 19 cm
Height on custom display stand: 10.5 in. / ...
Category
20th Century Papua New Guinean Other Tribal Art
Materials
Shell
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Shell Money For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal shell money for your home. A shell money — often made from metal, shell and wood — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a shell money, we have 42 options in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect shell money — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each shell money bearing mid-century modern, modern or Art Nouveau hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one shell money that is appealing in its simplicity, but Missiaglia 1846, Limoges and Arteluce produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Shell Money?
A shell money can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,738, while the lowest priced sells for $209 and the highest can go for as much as $163,828.
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