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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.
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Abstract Sculptures

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Shell

Early 20th Century Shell Money Ring
Early 20th Century Shell Money Ring
$1,071
H 7.88 in W 6.3 in D 1.97 in
Majolica Shell Money Bank Box, Circa 1900t III III Pop
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica shell Money Bank Box, Circa 1900.
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Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Decorative Boxes

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Ceramic

Papua New Guinea Bridal Shell Money
Located in Schellebelle, BE
A very exceptional bridal money as well in shape as in dimensions.
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20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

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Shell

Papua New Guinea Bridal Shell Money
Papua New Guinea Bridal Shell Money
$14,881
H 19.69 in W 29.53 in D 3.94 in
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
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Antique Late 19th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Archaistic Moun...

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Precious Stone

Antique Ethnic Tribal Kina Crescent Shell Necklaces Papua New Guinea Set of 3
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
). Kina (shell money) Oject part of Pacific Cultures Collections. Purchased from the amazing private
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Collectible Jewelry

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Shell, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl

Collection of Tibetan Money
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional collection of Tibetan Money, exchange currency in shell all of them with little holes
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Vintage 1920s Tibetan Tribal Art

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Shell

Collection of Tibetan Money
Collection of Tibetan Money
$297
H 6.7 in W 1.97 in D 1.19 in
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
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Vintage 1910s Russian Posters

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Paper

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
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2010s Balinese Arts and Crafts Mounted Objects

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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
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Vintage 1960s Ethiopian Tribal Mounted Objects

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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.
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2010s Balinese Folk Art Mounted Objects

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Shell, Cotton, Wood

Decorative Necklace on a Stand
Decorative Necklace on a Stand
H 29 in W 12 in D 4.5 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
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Early 2000s Indonesian Folk Art Mounted Objects

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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
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Early 20th Century African Other Nautical Objects

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Shell

Shell Clamp Money, Africa
Shell Clamp Money, Africa
H 17.33 in W 13.78 in D 2.37 in
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
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Antique 19th Century African Natural Specimens

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Other

19th Century Money Bracelets
19th Century Money Bracelets
H 4.73 in W 4.73 in D 1.19 in
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
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20th Century English Edwardian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Money Tree Shell Dish
Located in Atlanta, GA
A gorgeous shell dish in the "money tree" pattern. NOTE: there are two available, priced
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Antique 19th Century Porcelain

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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
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20th Century American Serving Pieces

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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
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

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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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Steel, Brass, Gold, Silver

LUdown Cylinder Flush Mount
LUdown Cylinder Flush Mount
$835 / item
H 6.25 in Dm 4 in
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...
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

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...
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2010s Belgian Modern Club Chairs

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Linen

The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
$5,000 / item
H 30.71 in W 29.93 in D 34.65 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
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'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 “...
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Textile

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
$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.
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
$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....
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2010s Belgian Modern Sofas

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Linen

Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
$10,119 / item
H 31.5 in W 106.3 in D 39.38 in
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...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Figurative Sculptures

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Limestone

Ancient Egyptian Monumental Temple Sphinxes
Ancient Egyptian Monumental Temple Sphinxes
$875,000
H 26.78 in W 14.97 in D 41.34 in
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...
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2010s Belgian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Linen

Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
$5,000 / item
H 38.98 in W 33.86 in D 37.41 in
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...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy

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Other

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
$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...
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2010s German Baroque Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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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...
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2010s Belgian Modern Sofas

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Linen

The Lily, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
The Lily, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
$10,119 / item
H 31.5 in W 106.3 in D 39.38 in
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...
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2010s Belgian Modern Sofas

Materials

Linen

The Cavendish, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
The Cavendish, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
$10,119 / item
H 31.5 in W 106.3 in D 33.47 in
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...
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Early 20th Century Hawaiian Mounted Objects

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Stone

Early 20th Century Stone Disc
Early 20th Century Stone Disc
$1,785
H 8.67 in Dm 7.09 in
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...
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

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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. ...
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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. / ...
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20th Century Papua New Guinean Other Tribal Art

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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.