Shell More Folk Art

Vintage poker themed appetizer snacks tray dishes set of two handmade in white capiz shell. Vintage hand-crafted organic natural white pearl capiz shell poker, bridge snack trays. A great addition to your next card game or a fun set for your bar, A good addition to your collection if you are passionate about anything made of nature's natural organic resources such as capiz shells. Set of 2 snack dishes Club and Spade. Capiz Shell Tray...

We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Original and distinctive pair of Philippines pendants in Hollywood Regency style; they are each made up of more than a thousand shells patiently mounted one by one on a wire frame of typically oriental design; pretty white shells belonging to the coniforms family prevail, while the darker ones are the well-known cyprae; these two objects represent the skill, ingenuity, meticulousness, and patience of Eastern artisans, in fact, they were created in the Philippines between 1970 and 1979 in a small workshop on the island of Cebu in the central Visayas region. They can be used (even outdoors) as dreamcatchers, spirit banishers, or talismans, but also when the wind simply makes them move you can enjoy an ear-pleasing sound that soothes the soul and body; they can also be original indoor chandeliers, ours are already electrified with a light point (see photo), however, more can easily be added. For much of history, shells played a vital role for humans; they were used in everything from money to art. Early Stone Age humans used shells to decorate their jewelry, houses, and boats. In many tropical countries, tribes used shells as currency. The Incas buried shells with their dead. Throughout history, architects and artists incorporated a variety of symbolism into their works, including precisely the shell. Among the ruins at Pompeii, shells used...

A coastal-style wooden trinket box encrusted with a floral shell motif. A beautiful decorative box that will be great on a nightstand, coffee table, or dressing table. The box is rec...

Terracotta encrusted sea shell bowl or planter. A beautiful addition to a patio or coffee table filled with flowers of your choice. Dimensions: 6.5" Diameter 4" Tall.

A rare mid 19th century Sailor’s Valentine mounted as a table in a wrought iron frame. These octagonal shadow boxes, hinged together and fitted with glass panes, displayed elaborate ...

A beautiful seashell encrusted photo frame. Accommodates two photos in an oval shape. Dimensions: 6.25" Wide 4.5" Tall 1" Deep.  

Bring a little coastal decor into your space with this beautiful seashell encrusted photo frame. This frame is rectangular and hand-decorated with a mixt...

This beautiful scene of elephants painting on an ostrich egg shell is hand painted and signed by an African artist. A symbol of the source of life, this collectable Ostrich egg is ...

A fun sea shell-covered rabbit figure with tall ears and a brown and cream body. This would be a fabulous addition to a bookshelf. Dimensions: 7" tall 3.25" wide 3" deep.

This carved sandstone decorative box features a floral inlay design, around the exterior walls and across the box lid. The petals of the flowers are made ...

Set of two shell encrusted bookends. Created out of a lovely mixture of different kinds of shells, this lovely pair will add a beautiful addition to any bookshelf. Measures: 3.5"...

A single Yua Wenga currency from the early 20th century on custom iron stand. This antique tribal currency piece from Papua New Guinea has been carved ...