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Material: Shell
Sailor's Keepsake: Edwardian Shellwork Valentine Diorama of Ship
Sailor's Keepsake: Edwardian Shellwork Valentine Diorama of Ship

Sailor's Keepsake: Edwardian Shellwork Valentine Diorama of Ship

Located in Downingtown, PA

Sailor's Keepsake: Edwardian Shellwork Valentine Diorama 🐚 ________________________________________ This is a charming and historically evocative Edwardian Shellwork Diorama, a clas...

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Late 19th Century English Folk Art Antique Shell Folk Art

Materials

Shell

Antique British Colonial Sailors Valentine with Seashells
Antique British Colonial Sailors Valentine with Seashells

Antique British Colonial Sailors Valentine with Seashells

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Transporting 19th century English sailors valentine hand crafted in exotic organic seashells ambitiously arranged around a clipper ship image under a convex lens.

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19th Century English British Colonial Antique Shell Folk Art

Materials

Shell, Organic Material

Vintage African Tribal Mask, Hand-Crafted Wood and Shell, 1970s Art
Vintage African Tribal Mask, Hand-Crafted Wood and Shell, 1970s Art

Vintage African Tribal Mask, Hand-Crafted Wood and Shell, 1970s Art

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Intriguing good looking mask artistically made of combination of hand crafted beads ,shells , and hand painted wood. To make such a exceptional object of art for display. Custom-mad...

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1970s African Tribal Vintage Shell Folk Art

Materials

Shell, Wood, Beads

Two Antique British Colonial Sailors Valentines
Two Antique British Colonial Sailors Valentines

Two Antique British Colonial Sailors Valentines

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Rare and unusual English 19th century sailors valentines handcrafted with exotic seashells. Two around images with figures and architecture. All under a convex lens. Priced individua...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Shell Folk Art

Materials

Shell, Organic Material

2 nautilus shells on black socle
2 nautilus shells on black socle

2 nautilus shells on black socle

Located in Oostende, BE

2 nautilus shells on black socle. The price mentioned is for the pair.

Category

2010s Swedish Shell Folk Art

Materials

Shell

20th Century Tribal Kina Shell Pectoral Necklace by Unknown Jeweler
20th Century Tribal Kina Shell Pectoral Necklace by Unknown Jeweler

20th Century Tribal Kina Shell Pectoral Necklace by Unknown Jeweler

Located in Point Richmond, CA

20th Century Tribal Kina Shell Pectoral Necklace by unknown jeweler Kina shells were traditionally worn in the western highlands of Papua New Guinea as pectorals, either with a fibe...

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Late 20th Century American Tribal Shell Folk Art

Materials

Shell

19th Century Large Sailor's Valentine in Mahogany Case, circa 1880
19th Century Large Sailor's Valentine in Mahogany Case, circa 1880

19th Century Large Sailor's Valentine in Mahogany Case, circa 1880

Located in Nantucket, MA

Antique Large Sailor's Valentine in Mahogany Case, circa 1880, a hand-crafted shell collage with heart and rosebuds pattern within an eight-pointed star, set in a large mahogany octa...

Category

1880s Bajan Folk Art Antique Shell Folk Art

Materials

Shell, Wood

Folk Style Filipino Hanging Talisman Or Outdoor Chandelier
Folk Style Filipino Hanging Talisman Or Outdoor Chandelier

Folk Style Filipino Hanging Talisman Or Outdoor Chandelier

Located in Prato, Tuscany

We kindly invite you to read the full description below, as it contains detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity and value of our pieces. An original ...

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Late 20th Century Philippine Folk Art Shell Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Papua New Guinea Talipun, Boiken, Sepik River Region
Papua New Guinea Talipun, Boiken, Sepik River Region

Papua New Guinea Talipun, Boiken, Sepik River Region

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Papua New Guinea: Talipun, Boiken, Sepik River Region  Northern Papua New Guinea, 20th Century  A fine example of the rich cultural heritage of Papua New ...

Category

20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Shell Folk Art

Materials

Shell, Paint, Feathers, Wicker

Vintage Sailors Valentine
Vintage Sailors Valentine

Vintage Sailors Valentine

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Charming vintage sailors valentine ambitiously handcrafted in exotic organic seashells with a center heart motif surrounded by star form compartments. Presented under glass in an oct...

Category

20th Century American Victorian Shell Folk Art

Materials

Shell, Organic Material, Mahogany

Antique British Colonial Heart Form Sailors Valentine
Antique British Colonial Heart Form Sailors Valentine

Antique British Colonial Heart Form Sailors Valentine

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Charming 19th Century English heart form sailors valentine ambitiously handcrafted with exotic seashells around a sailboat image as seen through a glass lens.

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Late 19th Century English British Colonial Antique Shell Folk Art

Materials

Shell

Handcrafted Natural Coastal Sea Shell Encrusted Anchor Wall Hanging
Handcrafted Natural Coastal Sea Shell Encrusted Anchor Wall Hanging

Handcrafted Natural Coastal Sea Shell Encrusted Anchor Wall Hanging

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A natural hand-crafted sea shell encrusted anchor wall hanging. Created from wood, this piece is in the shape of a boat anchor, and features applied natural sea shells of all colors....

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20th Century American Victorian Shell Folk Art

Materials

Shell, Wood

African Dan Yakuba Guard Mask Small Shells and Bells from the Ivory Coast 1970s
African Dan Yakuba Guard Mask Small Shells and Bells from the Ivory Coast 1970s

African Dan Yakuba Guard Mask Small Shells and Bells from the Ivory Coast 1970s

Located in Salzburg, AT

African Dan Yakuba Guard Mask Small Shells and Bells from the Ivory Coast 1970s Female wooden mask with rich decoration of textile elements, small shells and ceramic beads. The mouth...

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1970s Ivorian Tribal Vintage Shell Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Small Shell Encrusted Owl, Philippines
Small Shell Encrusted Owl, Philippines

Small Shell Encrusted Owl, Philippines

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A small shell encrusted owl created by hand from seashells. This piece depicts a bird, sitting upon a perch, with small eyes and plumage decorated from different color seashells. ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Philippine Folk Art Shell Folk Art

Materials

Shell

Middle Eastern Moorish Handcrafted Mosaic Decorative Box
Middle Eastern Moorish Handcrafted Mosaic Decorative Box

Middle Eastern Moorish Handcrafted Mosaic Decorative Box

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Exquisite handcrafted Middle Eastern mosaic marquetry inlaid walnut wood box. Small box intricately decorated with Moorish motif designs which h...

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Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Shell Folk Art

Materials

Fruitwood, Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Cone Shell Necklace on Stand, Papua New Guinea
Cone Shell Necklace on Stand, Papua New Guinea

Cone Shell Necklace on Stand, Papua New Guinea

Located in New York, NY

A male necklace from the Asmat Village, Papua New Guinea. Large cone shells in concentric rows, seamlessly sewn onto a cotton macrame base, which has been hand-knotted around a sem...

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2010s Indonesian Tribal Shell Folk Art

Materials

Shell, Cotton, Bamboo

Vintage 1970s Three Strand Zuni Fetish Necklace
Vintage 1970s Three Strand Zuni Fetish Necklace

Vintage 1970s Three Strand Zuni Fetish Necklace

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A truly exceptional example of a vintage 1970s Zuni three strand fetish necklace. The necklace is stung with Heishi Shell Beads and with fetishes carved in Turquoise, Spiny Oyster, Amber, Mother-Of-Pearl, Pipestone, Abalone Shell, Varasite, Dolomite, and Septarian. This piece is in excellent original condition with no broken fetishes. The necklace length is 25 inches. This Zuni Fetish necklace...

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1970s American Native American Vintage Shell Folk Art

Materials

Sterling Silver, Other

Pair of Regency Shell Art Floral Bouquets under Glass Domes
Pair of Regency Shell Art Floral Bouquets under Glass Domes

Pair of Regency Shell Art Floral Bouquets under Glass Domes

Located in Dallas, TX

PRESENTING A ‘FANTASTICALLY’ RARE, EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY and MUSEUM QUALITY Pair of Regency Shell Art Floral Bouquets under Glass Domes. Made in Englan...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Shell Folk Art

Materials

Shell, Glass, Mahogany

Midcentury Carved Inuit TOTEM in Birch with Circular Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
Midcentury Carved Inuit TOTEM in Birch with Circular Mother-of-Pearl Inlay

Midcentury Carved Inuit TOTEM in Birch with Circular Mother-of-Pearl Inlay

Located in New York, NY

This handcrafted birchwood totem offers a stylized depiction of an inuit man. The facial features, consistent with native carving of this region, recall the style of Japanese kabuki masks...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Folk Art

Materials

Stone

Early Large Sailor's Valentine in Ebonized Case, circa 1920
Early Large Sailor's Valentine in Ebonized Case, circa 1920

Early Large Sailor's Valentine in Ebonized Case, circa 1920

Located in Nantucket, MA

Antique Large Sailor's Valentine in Ebonized Case, circa 1920, a hand-crafted shell collage with hear and rosebuds pattern set in a large ebonized octagonal shadowbox, wired on the r...

Category

1920s Bajan Folk Art Vintage Shell Folk Art

Materials

Shell, Wood

Esclusivo Tavolo da Roulette Originale Casinò di Venezia
Esclusivo Tavolo da Roulette Originale Casinò di Venezia

Esclusivo Tavolo da Roulette Originale Casinò di Venezia

Located in Manzano, IT

Vintage Design Sei pronto ad aggiungere un pezzo di storia del gioco d'azzardo e un elemento di arredo di prestigio ineguagliabile alla tua collezione?

Category

20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Shell Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Mid-20th Century Tribal Beaded Cache-Sex Modesty Apron, Cameroon
Mid-20th Century Tribal Beaded Cache-Sex Modesty Apron, Cameroon

Mid-20th Century Tribal Beaded Cache-Sex Modesty Apron, Cameroon

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Mid-20th century tribal beaded cache-sex modesty apron (Pikuran), Mandara Mountains, Cameroon These colorful cache-sex were worn for celebrations, rituals...

Category

Early 20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Shell Folk Art

Materials

Shell, Beads

Mid-20th Century Tribal Beaded Cache-Sexe Modesty Apron, Cameroon
Mid-20th Century Tribal Beaded Cache-Sexe Modesty Apron, Cameroon

Mid-20th Century Tribal Beaded Cache-Sexe Modesty Apron, Cameroon

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Mid-20th century tribal beaded cache-sexe modesty apron (pikuran), Mandara Mountains, Cameroon These colorful cache-sexe were worn for celebrations, rit...

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Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Shell Folk Art

Materials

Shell, Beads

Italian Folk Art Fish Sculpture from 18th/19th Century Fragments Found Objects
Italian Folk Art Fish Sculpture from 18th/19th Century Fragments Found Objects

Italian Folk Art Fish Sculpture from 18th/19th Century Fragments Found Objects

Located in Forney, TX

A fabulous large Italian folk art fish sculpture. Hand-crafted in the 21st century using found 18th and 19th century architectural fragments and decorative antique / vintage elements...

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18th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Shell Folk Art

Materials

Shell, Driftwood, Giltwood, Reclaimed Wood

Decorative Seashell Vase – France, 1970s
Decorative Seashell Vase – France, 1970s

Decorative Seashell Vase – France, 1970s

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

A striking example of French popular craftsmanship from the 1970s, this vase is entirely composed of natural seashells meticulously strung on wire, creating a sculptural yet decorati...

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1970s French Bohemian Vintage Shell Folk Art

Materials

Shell

Early 20th Century French Folk Art Shellwork Table
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Shellwork Table

Early 20th Century French Folk Art Shellwork Table

Located in Milford, NH

A wonderful folk art rectangular shellwork table featuring a top with foliate polychrome sand design around shells under glass, with the entire surface of the sides and legs covered with small seashells set...

Category

Early 20th Century French Folk Art Shell Folk Art

Materials

Shell, Glass, Wood

Late 19th-Early 20th White Bailer Shell Pectoral, Highlands, Papua New Guinea
Late 19th-Early 20th White Bailer Shell Pectoral, Highlands, Papua New Guinea

Late 19th-Early 20th White Bailer Shell Pectoral, Highlands, Papua New Guinea

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Late 19th-early 20th Bailer shell pectoral, Highlands, possibly Mendi People, Papua New Guinea These large shell pectorals were worn ceremonially by men and women in Papua New Guine...

Category

Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Shell Folk Art

Materials

Shell

French Shell Figurine of a Lady in 19th-Century Dress France, circa 1950
French Shell Figurine of a Lady in 19th-Century Dress France, circa 1950

French Shell Figurine of a Lady in 19th-Century Dress France, circa 1950

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

A rare and poetic decorative object, this figurine represents a lady in romantic 19th-century costume. Entirely handcrafted, the skirt is composed of scallop shells, beautifully arra...

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1950s French French Provincial Vintage Shell Folk Art

Materials

Shell

Mexican Copper Brass and Abalone Grasshopper Centerpiece Sculpture
Mexican Copper Brass and Abalone Grasshopper Centerpiece Sculpture

Mexican Copper Brass and Abalone Grasshopper Centerpiece Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

Hand-wrought circa 1960s copper and brass grasshopper centerpiece sculpture with abalone inlay eyes and legs. Signed underneath, COBRE MEXICO. Also ...

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Shell Folk Art

Materials

Brass, Copper

19th Century Double Sailor's Valentine
19th Century Double Sailor's Valentine

19th Century Double Sailor's Valentine

Located in Nantucket, MA

Antique Double Sailor's Valentine, circa 1880, a pair of handcrafted shell collages mounted in mahogany octagonal shadowboxes, hinged together and mounted with a clasp and a chain for hanging. This valentine features a heart and the message "Forget Me Not." The valentine is in great condition, but does of course have a few shells that have come loose over the past century and a half. The cases remain in great condition as well. Each Measures: 9-1/8 in H x 9-1/8 in W Victorians in the Age of Exploration and its accompanying Eclectic Movement embraced arts and crafts from around the world. Shell boxes are frequently seen, and even the odd shell diorama...

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Late 19th Century Bajan Folk Art Antique Shell Folk Art

Materials

Shell, Mahogany

Victorian Paper Mache Black Laquer Sewing Stand Mother of Pearl and Stenciling
Victorian Paper Mache Black Laquer Sewing Stand Mother of Pearl and Stenciling

Victorian Paper Mache Black Laquer Sewing Stand Mother of Pearl and Stenciling

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Beautiful 3 legged sewing stand in black lacquer with Mother of Pearl inlay. Gold stenciling on the base. Fabulously decorated. A mirror on the inside of the top lid. Lots of storage...

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1880s American High Victorian Antique Shell Folk Art

Materials

Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

18th Century Italian Carved Wood and Polychromed Figure of Baby Jesus
18th Century Italian Carved Wood and Polychromed Figure of Baby Jesus

18th Century Italian Carved Wood and Polychromed Figure of Baby Jesus

Located in Ballard, CA

18th century exceptional Italian carved wood and polychromed figure depicting baby Jesus holding the world in his hand, he has halo made from sterling silver and the globe is also sterling silver.This piece would have originally been dressed in an elaborate gown and would have been changed into different attire depending on the holy season. Extremely detailed and the carving is exceptional. this piece came from a very reputable merchant in Verona, I did inherit it from my mother in Law...

Category

Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Shell Folk Art

Materials

Silver

Donald Dunlap Carved Octagonal Mahogany Sailors Valentine w/ Detailed Shellwork
Donald Dunlap Carved Octagonal Mahogany Sailors Valentine w/ Detailed Shellwork

Donald Dunlap Carved Octagonal Mahogany Sailors Valentine w/ Detailed Shellwork

By Donald Dunlap

Located in Milford, NH

A beautiful sailor’s valentine with intricate shellwork under glass, in an octagonal mahogany case with raised shell decoration carved by master cabinetmaker Donald Dunlap of Antrim,...

Category

1990s American Shell Folk Art

Materials

Shell, Glass, Mahogany

Karaut 'Pectoral' Ornament, Abelam Culture, Papua New Guinea
Karaut 'Pectoral' Ornament, Abelam Culture, Papua New Guinea

Karaut 'Pectoral' Ornament, Abelam Culture, Papua New Guinea

Located in Point Richmond, CA

This piece is an excellent example of an adornment used by Abelam warriors to frighten their enemies. They are held in a warrior’s mouth for courage and to intimidate their adversary...

Category

Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Other Shell Folk Art

Materials

Shell, Natural Fiber

Splendid Seven rams Ntomo Mask, Bamana Population, Mali, 1930-1940
Splendid Seven rams Ntomo Mask, Bamana Population, Mali, 1930-1940

Splendid Seven rams Ntomo Mask, Bamana Population, Mali, 1930-1940

Located in Paris, FR

The Ntomo mask is used during initiation rituals in West Africa. It is identifiable by its horns, which range from three to eight. The Bamana, also known as the Bambara, live in Mali...

Category

1930s Malian Folk Art Vintage Shell Folk Art

Materials

Shell, Wood

Kuba Mweel Mask
Kuba Mweel Mask

Kuba Mweel Mask

$464Sale Price|69% Off

Kuba Mweel Mask

Located in Austin, TX

"Residing in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Kuba people are true artisans whose craftsmanship fueled traditional rituals, performances, and storytelling. Natural materials, in...

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Shell Folk Art

Materials

Shell, Burlap, Wood

20th Century Vintage Bamileke Headdress Mounted on Stand
20th Century Vintage Bamileke Headdress Mounted on Stand

20th Century Vintage Bamileke Headdress Mounted on Stand

Located in Wainscott, NY

Bamileke headdress, originating from the Bamileke ethnic group in Cameroon, is ceremonial and symbolic artifacts used in traditional ceremonies and rituals. It is crafted using natur...

Category

20th Century Cameroonian Shell Folk Art

Materials

Shell, Fabric, Feathers

Mid-20th Century Tribal Beaded Cache-Sexe Modesty Apron, Cameroon
Mid-20th Century Tribal Beaded Cache-Sexe Modesty Apron, Cameroon

Mid-20th Century Tribal Beaded Cache-Sexe Modesty Apron, Cameroon

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Mid-20th century tribal beaded cache-sexe modesty apron (pikuran), Bana Guili people, Mandara Mountains, Cameroon An unusual cache-sexe made of blue and yellow beads so scattered ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Shell Folk Art

Materials

Shell, Beads

English Shell Grotto House
English Shell Grotto House

English Shell Grotto House

Located in Kent, Dover

An English shell grotto modelled on a cottage, with doors and a glazed window with mirror interior. Nicely worked throughout with no losses.

Category

1930s English Vintage Shell Folk Art

Materials

Shell

Shell Encrusted Rectangular Keepsake Box with Green Silk Lid
Shell Encrusted Rectangular Keepsake Box with Green Silk Lid

Shell Encrusted Rectangular Keepsake Box with Green Silk Lid

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Long rectangular shell encrusted box. Carefully applied shells decorate the top and bottom edges of this green board box in a variety of colors. ...

Category

20th Century English Folk Art Shell Folk Art

Materials

Shell, Fabric, Paper

Shell Encrusted Lucky Elephant Statue in Brown Black and White, 1930s
Shell Encrusted Lucky Elephant Statue in Brown Black and White, 1930s

Shell Encrusted Lucky Elephant Statue in Brown Black and White, 1930s

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A large tall lucky sea shell encrusted elephant statue or figurine. Covered in shells, this elephant stands with its trunk up pointed toward the sky. In Southeast Asia, elephants wit...

Category

20th Century American Folk Art Shell Folk Art

Materials

Shell, Wood

Necklace from Papua New Guinea
Necklace from Papua New Guinea

Necklace from Papua New Guinea

Located in Schellebelle, BE

Exceptional necklace from Papua New Guinea, made out of 5 pieces of Shell, made of fibres and small shells, used for ceremonies, very decorative object

Category

1960s Asian Vintage Shell Folk Art

Materials

Shell

Cheyenne Native American Dress
Cheyenne Native American Dress

Cheyenne Native American Dress

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Pre-reservation Cheyenne dress. Hand-sewn, pieced together; blue trade cloth, ribbon-like edging, cowry shell cape on both sides. This piece without any restoration. Hard to find thi...

Category

1870s American Native American Antique Shell Folk Art

Materials

Shell

Kuba Woman's Prestige Hat (Mpaan)
Kuba Woman's Prestige Hat (Mpaan)

Kuba Woman's Prestige Hat (Mpaan)

Located in London, GB

In Kuba society, title holding is dominated by men; there are only two titles held by women. Headdresses were and are the most visible expression of o...

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Shell Folk Art

Materials

Shell, Beads

19th Century Sioux Boy's Dentalia Shell Breastplate
19th Century Sioux Boy's Dentalia Shell Breastplate

19th Century Sioux Boy's Dentalia Shell Breastplate

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

19th century Sioux boy's dentalia shell breastplate. Antique dentalia shell with patinaed brass accents. Leather down center with hide ties. A rare piece that would make a perfect ad...

Category

19th Century American Native American Antique Shell Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Kuba Beaded Laket Prestige Cap
Kuba Beaded Laket Prestige Cap

Kuba Beaded Laket Prestige Cap

By Kuba

Located in Chicago, IL

This petite cone-shaped cap, known as laket, was created by an artisan of the Kuba peoples of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The base is made of a simple woven raffia fabric, ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Shell Folk Art

Materials

Shell, Fabric

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

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 c...

Category

20th Century Papua New Guinean Other Shell Folk Art

Materials

Shell

3 Mid-Century Tesselated Stone Aztec Masks
3 Mid-Century Tesselated Stone Aztec Masks

3 Mid-Century Tesselated Stone Aztec Masks

Located in Queens, NY

3 Mid-Century modern pre-columbian style Aztec masks made with various tesselated semi-precious stone (lapis,onyx, quartz, mother-of-pearl) (PRICED EACH)

Category

20th Century Central American Mid-Century Modern Shell Folk Art

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Quartz

Pair African Yoruba Figures with Shell Capes
Pair African Yoruba Figures with Shell Capes

Pair African Yoruba Figures with Shell Capes

Located in Toledo, OH

Pair of male and female African figures made of carved wood with capes made of sea shells. Each figure stands 11 1/2" tall x 6 1/2" wide.

Category

20th Century Shell Folk Art

Materials

Shell, Wood

Yoruba Beaded Sash, c. 1950
Yoruba Beaded Sash, c. 1950

Yoruba Beaded Sash, c. 1950

Located in Chicago, IL

This intricately-constructed colorful train was painstakingly created by Yoruba artisans in Nigeria in the mid-20th century. Recent designs such as this were based upon sashes that s...

Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerian Shell Folk Art

Materials

Shell, Fabric, Beads

A Huli wigman's ceremonial headdress
A Huli wigman's ceremonial headdress

A Huli wigman's ceremonial headdress

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Papua New Guinea, Central Highlands, Huli people, 1st half 20th century Crafted from the wearer’s own hair and adorned with colorful bird-of-paradise feathers, flowers, scarab beetl...

Category

20th Century Papua New Guinean Shell Folk Art

Materials

Shell, Feathers

A Voodo African Object
A Voodo African Object

A Voodo African Object

Located in Schellebelle, BE

An exceptional Voodoo Objet fro Africa, Uganda ,Buganda Kingdom, the object is decorated with Shells, Beads, Fiber,seeds and iron, a Royal fetish used by higher Royalty, ex-collecti...

Category

1960s Ugandan Vintage Shell Folk Art

Materials

Shell, Fabric, Wood

Set of 3 Shell Bracelets from Papua New Guinea
Set of 3 Shell Bracelets from Papua New Guinea

Set of 3 Shell Bracelets from Papua New Guinea

Located in Schellebelle, BE

Beautiful set of 3 Bracelets from Papua New Guinea made out of the Tridacna Gigas Shell, these bracelets were hand sawn and decorated with refined notching,...

Category

1970s Asian Vintage Shell Folk Art

Materials

Shell

Kuba Bwoom Mask
Kuba Bwoom Mask

Kuba Bwoom Mask

$648Sale Price|64% Off

Kuba Bwoom Mask

Located in Austin, TX

Residing in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Kuba people are true artisans whose craftsmanship fueled traditional rituals, performances, and storytelling. Natural materials, in this case cowrie shells, hold a long history of use in African art often associated with beauty and spirituality. The Bwoom mask...

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Shell Folk Art

Materials

Copper

Two Naga hunting trophy chains
Two Naga hunting trophy chains

Two Naga hunting trophy chains

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Nagaland, North-east India, early 20th century Probably made from dogteeth.

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Shell Folk Art

Materials

Shell, Beads, Teeth

Zuni Pueblo Inlaid Silver Sunface Necklace Bracelet Ring by Burdian Eustace 1960
Zuni Pueblo Inlaid Silver Sunface Necklace Bracelet Ring by Burdian Eustace 1960

Zuni Pueblo Inlaid Silver Sunface Necklace Bracelet Ring by Burdian Eustace 1960

Located in Portland, OR

A wonderful & elegant "Parure" (set) of inlaid sterling silver Zuni pueblo 'Sun Face' jewelry, by Burdian Eustace, circa 1960. The set comprising; Squash Blossom necklace, large cuff bracelet, ring and a pair of earrings. The set is finely decorated with a Sun Face design and is made of sterling silver, with inlays of jet, turquoise, coral and mother of pearl. The suite is signed "Burdian Eustace" and is also stamped "Sterling", condition is excellent, a wonderful set of Zuni jewelry. Ring size 7" Cuff 6" around Necklace 28" length Burdian Eustace of Zuni Pueblo crafted this Zuni Sun Face...

Category

1960s American Native American Vintage Shell Folk Art

Materials

Coral, Sterling Silver

Set of 2 Yua rings
Set of 2 Yua rings

Set of 2 Yua rings

$4,686 / set

Set of 2 Yua rings

Located in Schellebelle, BE

A set of 2 Yua Rings in Shell from Papua New Guinea, beautiful decorated with fibres and small shells and elegant decorations, the shell rings are hand made ...

Category

1960s Asian Vintage Shell Folk Art

Materials

Shell

Vintage Turkman Bridal Ceremonial Headdress, Heavily Adorned on Stand
Vintage Turkman Bridal Ceremonial Headdress, Heavily Adorned on Stand

Vintage Turkman Bridal Ceremonial Headdress, Heavily Adorned on Stand

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Turkman Bridal Ceremonial Headdress, Heavily Adorned on Stand Offered for sale is a vintage bridal ceremonial headdress, specifically known as gupbo. Adorned with cowrie sh...

Category

20th Century Turkestan Folk Art Shell Folk Art

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Metal

Pendleton Blanket Cayuse Masonic
Pendleton Blanket Cayuse Masonic

Pendleton Blanket Cayuse Masonic

$636Sale Price|20% Off

Pendleton Blanket Cayuse Masonic

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pendleton Indian Design camp blanket with a masonic symbol in the center of the blanket.

Category

20th Century American Adirondack Shell Folk Art

Materials

Abalone