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Early 20th Century Shell Money Ring
Early 20th Century Shell Money Ring

Early 20th Century Shell Money Ring

$1,058

H 7.88 in W 6.3 in D 1.97 in

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

Archaistic Sculpture Necklace, Carved Precious Stone, 1950
Archaistic Sculpture Necklace, Carved Precious Stone, 1950

Archaistic Sculpture Necklace, Carved Precious Stone, 1950

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Rare vintage necklace, mounted like a sculpture on a wooden panel (cm. 45x 45) It is a bridal shell money or wedding dowry. It is possible to obtain different necklaces, if You don't...

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
Antique Ethnic Tribal Kina Crescent Shell Necklaces Papua New Guinea Set of 3

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.

Category

Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Shell, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl

Original Antique Russian WWI Poster Buy Military Loan More Money More Shells
Original Antique Russian WWI Poster Buy Military Loan More Money More Shells

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 shells! / ????????????? ?? ???????

Category

Vintage 1910s Russian Posters

Materials

Paper

Money Cowrie & Macramé Necklace on Stand, Papua New Guinea
Money Cowrie & Macramé Necklace on Stand, Papua New Guinea

Money Cowrie & Macramé Necklace on Stand, Papua New Guinea

Located in New York, NY

A male necklace from the Asmat Village, Papua New Guinea. Large Money Cowrie shells (used in earlier times as currency) seamlessly sewn in concentric rows onto a white cotton macra...

Category

Early 2000s Indonesian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Shell, Cotton

Handcrafted Tribal Shell Necklace on Stand from Papua New Guinea
Handcrafted Tribal Shell Necklace on Stand from Papua New Guinea

Handcrafted Tribal Shell Necklace on Stand from Papua New Guinea

Located in New York, NY

A money cowrie shell forms the clasp. Mounted on a black metal stand.

Category

2010s Indonesian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Shell, Cotton, Bamboo

Hand-Knotted Shell Necklace Sculpture on Stand, from Papua New Guinea
Hand-Knotted Shell Necklace Sculpture on Stand, from Papua New Guinea

Hand-Knotted Shell Necklace Sculpture on Stand, from Papua New Guinea

Located in New York, NY

Center accents in small money cowrie shells. Mounted on a black metal stand.

Category

2010s Indonesian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Shell, Cotton, Bamboo

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Papua New Guinea Bridal Shell Money
Papua New Guinea Bridal Shell Money

Papua New Guinea Bridal Shell Money

Unavailable

H 19.69 in W 29.53 in D 3.94 in

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

Majolica Shell Money Bank Box, Circa 1900t  III III Pop
Majolica Shell Money Bank Box, Circa 1900t  III III Pop

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

Decorative Seashell Necklace on a Stand
Decorative Seashell Necklace on a Stand

Decorative Seashell Necklace on a Stand

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H 22 in W 15 in D 4.5 in

Decorative Seashell Necklace on a Stand

Located in New York, NY

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

Category

2010s Balinese Arts and Crafts Mounted Objects

Materials

Shell, Cord

Ethiopian Leather and Shell Necklaces, Mid 20th Century
Ethiopian Leather and Shell Necklaces, Mid 20th Century

Ethiopian Leather and Shell Necklaces, Mid 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Ethiopian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

Decorative Necklace on a Stand
Decorative Necklace on a Stand

Decorative Necklace on a Stand

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H 29 in W 12 in D 4.5 in

Decorative Necklace on a Stand

Located in New York, NY

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...

Category

2010s Balinese Folk Art Mounted Objects

Materials

Shell, Cotton, Wood

Seashell and Raffia Necklace from Indonesia, on Stand, Contemporary
Seashell and Raffia Necklace from Indonesia, on Stand, Contemporary

Seashell and Raffia Necklace from Indonesia, on Stand, Contemporary

Located in New York, NY

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.

Category

Early 2000s Indonesian Folk Art Mounted Objects

Materials

Shell, Raffia

Shell Clamp Money, Africa
Shell Clamp Money, Africa

Shell Clamp Money, Africa

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H 17.33 in W 13.78 in D 2.37 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 patina and are attractively presented on a custom iron base.

Category

Early 20th Century African Other Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

19th Century Money Bracelets
19th Century Money Bracelets

19th Century Money Bracelets

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H 4.73 in W 4.73 in D 1.19 in

19th Century Money Bracelets

Located in Vosselaar, BE

Similar money shells were used in Island populations as in New Guinea.

Category

Antique 19th Century African Natural Specimens

Materials

Other

Money Cowrie & Macramé Necklace on Stand, Papua New Guinea
Money Cowrie & Macramé Necklace on Stand, Papua New Guinea

Money Cowrie & Macramé Necklace on Stand, Papua New Guinea

Located in New York, NY

A male necklace from the Asmat Village, Papua New Guinea. Tiny money cowrie shells seamlessly sewn in concentric rows around a hand-knotted macramé base, made out of white cotton wi...

Category

Early 2000s Indonesian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Shell, Cotton

Money Tree Shell Dish
Money Tree Shell Dish

Money Tree Shell Dish

Located in Atlanta, GA

A gorgeous shell dish in the "money tree" pattern. NOTE: there are two available, priced seperately

Category

Antique 19th Century Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Applied Lap Over Edge 12 Tiffany Mixed Metal Demispoons
Applied Lap Over Edge 12 Tiffany Mixed Metal Demispoons

Applied Lap Over Edge 12 Tiffany Mixed Metal Demispoons

Located in New York, NY

., of New York, the background hand hammered, with applied elements that include fish, crab, shells, money, gourds, leaves, ferns, butterflies, dragonfly and more (please see pix); s...

Category

20th Century American Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver, Gold Leaf

Great Pal Yua Money Ring from Papua New Guinea
Great Pal Yua Money Ring from Papua New Guinea

Great Pal Yua Money Ring from Papua New Guinea

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H 12.6 in W 9.06 in D 3.15 in

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 jewelry.

Category

Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

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20th Century Papua New Guinean Other Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

Shell Currency Yua Bride's Price, Papua New Guinea
Shell Currency Yua Bride's Price, Papua New Guinea

Shell Currency Yua Bride's Price, Papua New Guinea

Located in Point Richmond, CA

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Materials

Shell

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Bronze age stone cup

Bronze age stone cup

$999

H 4.73 in Dm 3.55 in

Bronze age stone cup

Located in Vosselaar, BE

Ancient Near East, Holyland, Late Bronze Age, Deir Samit, Judea, ca. 1500 to 1250 BCE. A lovely limestone cosmetic dish presenting a hemispherical body with a flattened top and a dep...

Category

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Materials

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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.