Shell Folk Art

Natural Shell specimen some age to the interior of the shell.

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...

Edwardian Shellwork Valentine Diorama, Royal Navy Cruiser, Star Form, English, Circa 1900–1910 This shellwork diorama presents a chromolithograph of a Royal Navy cruiser beneath a d...

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....

A beautiful late 19th-century European hand fan dating to circa the 1890s, distinguished by its delicately embroidered floral decoration and unusual sea snail shell construction. The...

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...

Rare and unusual English 19th century sailors valentine handcrafted with exotic seashells. Around images with figures and architecture. Under a convex lens.

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 cus...

Doll, Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, S. Dakota A wonderful "No Face Doll", made by an unknown artist. The green wool dress is adorned with small glass beads on the front and back of...

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...

Doll, Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, S. Dakota A "No Face Doll" by an unknown artist of the Sioux Tribe, Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in S. Dakota. A cape of three tiers of dentali...

A male necklace from the Asmat Village, Papua New Guinea. Two rows of large polished shells in concentric rows, seamlessly sewn onto a cotton macramé base, which has been hand-knott...

Exquisite American folk art sea shells Sailors Valentines octagon with central purple agate , sea shell flowers and a butterfly.

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. ...

Ventaglio in teca firmato, possibile Spagnolo. Buone condizioni. Grazie

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

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...

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...

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

A striking traditional Afghan rubab, dating to around 1900, finely constructed from carved hardwood with an animal-skin soundboard and extensive decorative inlay. The rubab is one o...

This beautiful large clamshell swan is designed and handmade by Gabriella Binazzi. She creates original and unique objects using strange materials such...

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

An authentic antique late Victorian era handmade pin cushion crafted from a natural scallop shell, dating to the late 19th century (circa 1890s). Embodying the popular Victorian tra...

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...

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

Sugar sprinkler made from a perforated St. James shell, attached to the waxed rosewood handle, with a silver floral pattern graft. Italy, circa 1870.

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...

Colorful patchwork textile with 20 intricate squares, handmade from India. Use as wall hanging, bedspread or throw.

The Ntomo mask is used during initiation rituals for youths in Bamana societies of West Africa. It is recognizable by its upper part shaped like a comb, with three to eight horns sym...

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...

Antique Double Sailor's Valentine with Heart and Rose, from Barbados, circa 1870, a pair of handcrafted shell collages mounted in walnut octagonal shadowboxes, hinged together and mo...

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...

Outrageous larger than life piece of Folk Art painstakingly composed of found objects such as sea shells, beads, toys, vintage jewelry buttons, and bottle caps (to name a few). There...

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...

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

18th century or earlier, (Ottoman Empire) pair of Turkish bath clogs with mother-of-pearl inlay these are a beautiful decorative object d' art whic...

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...

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...

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, ...

A stunning hand-crafted belt featuring a beautiful turquoise stone. This very decorative native belt attributed to the Shinnecock People of the United States of America would look wo...

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

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...

Pomo bowl with geometric flower design on bottom and sides. Shell beads and quill fobs. Late 19th century. Sie: 3 3/4" x 7 1/2" Under the name Pomo are some 30 small tribes. The tri...

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

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

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...

19th Century carved and painted wood figure of a troubadour or minstrel wearing a hat and long coat with his trousers tucked into knee-high boots and having a violin under one arm wi...

Navigation chart, Marshall Islands, Micronesia An instructional navigation chart of the rebbelib type, showing the islands, currents and wave dynamics. Made of palm mid-ribs, twine,...

Acquired from a private collection in the vicinity of the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet, this is a ceremonial etched conch that is traditionally used in Tibetan Buddhist praying ritu...

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On offer is a Kuba Bwoom helmet mask from the Kuba Kingdom (Democratic Republic of the Congo), specifically featuring a heavily stylized ceremonial royal coiffure. In Kuba royal mas...

A decorative wedding necklace from Ethiopia, circa 1980. Stitched in leather with bead and money cowry shells, plus metal trimmings. Mounted on a bespoke black metal stand.

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 ...

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...

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...

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

Asian table mirror with mother-of-pearl inlay from the early 20th century, 52 cm high for 30 cm by 16 cm. Additional information: Material: Copper & brass Style: Asian.

The arrangement of these antique shells, meticulously strung together, creates a harmonious symphony of textures and tones. Their timeless elegance and natural radiance make this nec...

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,...

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