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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.
Category

Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Shell

Early 20th Century Shell Money Ring
Early 20th Century Shell Money Ring
H 7.88 in W 6.3 in D 1.97 in
Majolica Shell Money Bank Box, Circa 1900
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.
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20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

Papua New Guinea Bridal Shell Money
Papua New Guinea Bridal Shell Money
H 19.69 in W 29.53 in D 3.94 in
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

Materials

Shell

Shell Clamp Money, Africa
Shell Clamp Money, Africa
H 17.33 in W 13.78 in D 2.37 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
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Archaistic Moun...

Materials

Precious Stone

Antique Ethnic Tribal Kina Crescent Shell Necklaces Papua New Guinea Set of 3
Located in North Hollywood, 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

Materials

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

Materials

Shell

Collection of Tibetan Money
Collection of Tibetan Money
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
Category

Vintage 1910s Russian Posters

Materials

Paper

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

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

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
Category

Early 2000s Indonesian Folk Art Mounted Objects

Materials

Shell, Raffia

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

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
Category

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

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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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.