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Material: Shell
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 Tribal 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

Collection of Tibetan Money
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional collection of Tibetan Money, exchange currency in shell all of them with little holes to adjust them to a belt or object to hold them togeth...
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1920s Tibetan Vintage Shell Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

Collection of Tibetan Money
Collection of Tibetan Money

Collection of Tibetan Money

A pair of monkey skull amulets
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Probably Papua New Guinea, or Borneo, Dayak, late 19th/early 20th century H. approx. 12 cm (incl. stand, each) Provenance: Private collection, Flanders
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Late 19th Century Papua New Guinean Antique Shell Tribal Art

Materials

Shell, Beads

A pair of monkey skull amulets
A pair of monkey skull amulets

A pair of monkey skull amulets

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 Tribal 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

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...
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Early 20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Shell Tribal Art

Materials

Shell, Beads

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

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...
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Shell Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

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

African statue Senoufo Horserider stylised figure , Ivory Coast C 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
Statue of a rider on his mount from among the Senufo tribe settled in the north of Côte d'Ivoire. Carved from dense wood. beautiful patina. The statue has a custom made acrylic base....
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Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Shell Tribal Art

Materials

Shell, Raffia, Acrylic, Wood, Carbon Fiber

African statue Senoufo Horserider stylised figure , Ivory Coast C 1950s
African statue Senoufo Horserider stylised figure , Ivory Coast C 1950s

African statue Senoufo Horserider stylised figure , Ivory Coast C 1950s

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...
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Shell Tribal Art

Materials

Shell, Fabric, Beads

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

Yoruba Beaded Sash, c. 1950

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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Shell Tribal 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

Shell Ceremonial Object from Papua New Guinea
Located in Schellebelle, BE
A remarkable Ceremonial Object from Papua New Guinea, made of small shells mounted on fabric, very decorative item, used for ceremonies, good patina and shine of the object, nice obj...
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1970s Asian Vintage Shell Tribal Art

Materials

Shell, Fabric

Shell Ceremonial Object from Papua New Guinea
Shell Ceremonial Object from Papua New Guinea

Shell Ceremonial Object from Papua New Guinea

Mid 20th Century African Kuba Helmet Tribal Mask Shells, Animal Fibres, Raffia
Located in Nottingham, GB
Mid 20thC Kuba Helmet Tribal Mask Shells, Animal Fibres, Raffia A Kuba helmet refers to a type of ceremonial headgear created by the Kuba people of Central Africa, particularly in t...
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Mid-20th Century Shell Tribal Art

Materials

Shell, Raffia

Mid 20th Century African Kuba Helmet Tribal Mask Shells, Animal Fibres, Raffia
Mid 20th Century African Kuba Helmet Tribal Mask Shells, Animal Fibres, Raffia

Mid 20th Century African Kuba Helmet Tribal Mask Shells, Animal Fibres, Raffia

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,...
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1970s Asian Vintage Shell Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

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

African Kuba Helmet Mask on Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Helmet Mask known as Bwoon from the Kuba Tribe in the Kasai region of Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa circa mid-20th century. The carved wood mask was decorated with copper plates on the face, and lavished embellished with trade beads, raffia cloth with cowrie shells and hanging seed pods, fur possibly from monkey. The surface and the interior both display good patina indicates a native use (contact rubbing) and age. Bwoom is one of three types of royal Kuba masks...
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20th Century Congolese Tribal Shell Tribal Art

Materials

Copper

African Kuba Helmet Mask on Stand
African Kuba Helmet Mask on Stand

African Kuba Helmet Mask on Stand

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 x 7.5 in / 18 x 19 cm Height on cus...
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20th Century Papua New Guinean Other Shell 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

Double Shell Amulet from Papua New Guinea
Located in Schellebelle, BE
A double shell Amulet from Papua New Guinea, good old patina and wear of the shell, decorated with shells and teeth,fibres very decorative item with a lot of character
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1970s Asian Vintage Shell Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

Double Shell Amulet from Papua New Guinea
Double Shell Amulet from Papua New Guinea

Double Shell Amulet from Papua New Guinea

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...
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Shell Tribal Art

Materials

Shell, Beads

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

Kuba Woman's Prestige Hat (Mpaan)

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.
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20th Century Shell Tribal Art

Materials

Shell, Wood

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

Pair African Yoruba Figures with Shell Capes

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...
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20th Century Papua New Guinean Other Shell 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

Pair of Papua New Guinea Necklaces
Located in Schellebelle, BE
An elegant pair of Necklaces from Papua New Guinea, made of Mother of Pearl Shell, good, old patina and shine of the shells, nice decorations with small shells and fibres, nice colle...
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1960s Asian Vintage Shell Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

Pair of Papua New Guinea Necklaces
Pair of Papua New Guinea Necklaces

Pair of Papua New Guinea Necklaces

Amulet from Papua New Guinea
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional amulet - necklace from Papua New Guinea, made out of different sorts off shells and fabric, good, old patina and shine of the object, powerful and decorative object
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1950s Asian Vintage Shell Tribal Art

Materials

Shell, Fabric

Amulet from Papua New Guinea
Amulet from Papua New Guinea

Amulet from Papua New Guinea

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, ...
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Shell Tribal Art

Materials

Shell, Fabric

Kuba Beaded Laket Prestige Cap
Kuba Beaded Laket Prestige Cap

Kuba Beaded Laket Prestige Cap

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...
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20th Century Papua New Guinean Shell Tribal Art

Materials

Shell, Feathers

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

A Huli wigman's ceremonial headdress

A Mbukushu braided headdress
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mbukushu / Kavango Group, Botswana/Namibia/Angola, Early 20th century An exquisite and old example of a Mbukushu braided wig headdress, featuring a leather or hide base that has na...
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Early 20th Century Namibian Shell Tribal Art

Materials

Leather, Shell, Natural Fiber

A Mbukushu braided headdress
A Mbukushu braided headdress

A Mbukushu braided headdress

Exceptional set of 3 Ceremonial Objects from Papua New Guinea
Located in Schellebelle, BE
An exceptional set of 3 Shell objects from Papua New Guinea, made as ornaments used in the hair or as decoration of the body, decorated with hand carved figures made out of coconut o...
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1970s Asian Vintage Shell Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

Exceptional set of 3 Ceremonial Objects from Papua New Guinea
Exceptional set of 3 Ceremonial Objects from Papua New Guinea

Exceptional set of 3 Ceremonial Objects from Papua New Guinea

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...
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1960s Ugandan Vintage Shell Tribal Art

Materials

Shell, Fabric, Wood

A Voodo African Object
A Voodo African Object

A Voodo African Object

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
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1960s Asian Vintage Shell Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

Necklace from Papua New Guinea
Necklace from Papua New Guinea

Necklace from Papua New Guinea

Large Necklace from Papua New Guinea
Located in Schellebelle, BE
A beautiful Necklace made out of Shell from Papua New Guinea, decorated with a long chain of seeds and a metal coin, great old and used patina of the shell, very decorative object
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1960s Asian Vintage Shell Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

Large Necklace from Papua New Guinea
Large Necklace from Papua New Guinea

Large Necklace from Papua New Guinea

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 ...
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1960s Asian Vintage Shell Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

Set of 2 Yua rings
Set of 2 Yua rings

Set of 2 Yua rings

20th Century Vintage Bamileke Headdress Mounted on Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
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...
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20th Century Cameroonian Shell Tribal Art

Materials

Shell, Fabric, Feathers

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

20th Century Vintage Bamileke Headdress Mounted on Stand

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...
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1960s Ugandan Vintage Shell Tribal Art

Materials

Shell, Fabric, Wood

A Voodo African Object
A Voodo African Object

A Voodo African Object

Fine Early Prestige Kuba Chieftain's Cap (Laket Mishiing)
Located in London, GB
Traditionally worn as a symbol of rank and title, this beautiful Kuba chieftain's cap (laket mishiing) is embellished with cowrie shells and rows of blue, white and black glass beads. The body of the hat has been fashioned from raffia fibre using the woven basketry technique, and displays the typical form of the Kuba 'laket' cap, with four scallop-shaped 'ears'. When worn, one of the 'ears' would have been squarely positioned at the front of the wearer's forehead. Given to Kuba men upon completion of an initiation rite, small dome-shaped raffia hats signalled their transformation into mature members of Kuba society. As a Kuba man moved up the social ladder, his headgear would change, with male titleholders commissioning local artisans to produce splendidly decorated prestige hats to signal his rank. The accumulation of materials on a Kuba man’s hat...
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Shell Tribal Art

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Shell, Natural Fiber, Beads

Fine Early Prestige Kuba Chieftain's Cap (Laket Mishiing)
Fine Early Prestige Kuba Chieftain's Cap (Laket Mishiing)

Fine Early Prestige Kuba Chieftain's Cap (Laket Mishiing)

A bridal headdress from Papua called 'ambusap'
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iatmul, Papua New Guinea, 20th century This ceremonial headdress is traditionally worn by a young bride as she enters her new husband’s home for the first time. Adorned with shells—...
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19th Century Papua New Guinean Antique Shell Tribal Art

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Shell, Natural Fiber

A bridal headdress from Papua called 'ambusap'
A bridal headdress from Papua called 'ambusap'

A bridal headdress from Papua called 'ambusap'

Breast Ornament from Papua New Guinea
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional Tribal object from Papua New Guinea, handcut from around 1960, made out of Shell and decorated with Shell and Coconut and woven Textiles, this object is special because i...
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1960s Asian Vintage Shell Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

Breast Ornament from Papua New Guinea
Breast Ornament from Papua New Guinea

Breast Ornament from Papua New Guinea

Very rare Melanesian armbands made of woven palm fibers and tiny shells
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Melanesia, Southwestern Pacific Ocean, 19th century Some very rare Melanesian armbands made of woven palm fibers and tiny shells, dating from the 19th century (at least). This typ...
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19th Century Solomon Islands Antique Shell Tribal Art

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Shell, Natural Fiber

Very rare Melanesian armbands made of woven palm fibers and tiny shells
Very rare Melanesian armbands made of woven palm fibers and tiny shells

Very rare Melanesian armbands made of woven palm fibers and tiny shells

Antique Thai Shells Necklace Found In Germany
Located in Chicago, IL
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...
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Early 20th Century Thai Shell Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

Antique Thai Shells Necklace Found In Germany
Antique Thai Shells Necklace Found In Germany

Antique Thai Shells Necklace Found In Germany

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 ...
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20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Shell Tribal Art

Materials

Shell, Paint, Feathers, Wicker

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

Papua New Guinea Talipun, Boiken, Sepik River Region

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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Tribal Art

Materials

Stone

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

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...
Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerian Shell Tribal Art

Materials

Shell, Fabric, Beads

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

Yoruba Beaded Sash, c. 1950

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...
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Other Shell Tribal Art

Materials

Shell, Natural Fiber

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

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

Pair of Bib Necklace on Metal Stands, Sold Singly
Located in Sheffield, MA
The highly decorative bib beaded necklaces are treated as works of art displayed on their black metal stands as sculptural works of art. Near the necks are bent poles wrapped with tw...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Tribal Shell Tribal Art

Materials

Shell, Twine, Beads

Pair of Bib Necklace on Metal Stands, Sold Singly
Pair of Bib Necklace on Metal Stands, Sold Singly

Pair of Bib Necklace on Metal Stands, Sold Singly

Group of Three Traditional Medicine Containers. Luguru, Tanzania
Located in London, GB
Sold as a collection each of these medicine containers displays their own distinctive characteristics. One of the gourd containers features a carved wooden stopper depicting a male h...
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Mid-20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Shell Tribal Art

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Shell, Natural Fiber, Wood, Beads

Group of Three Traditional Medicine Containers. Luguru, Tanzania
Group of Three Traditional Medicine Containers. Luguru, Tanzania

Group of Three Traditional Medicine Containers. Luguru, Tanzania

Set of 3 Yua Rings In Shell, Papua New Guinea
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional set of 3 You Rings from Papua New Guinea decorated with shells and cords, used as exchange objects made of the Tridacna Gigas Shell, ...
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1960s Asian Vintage Shell Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

Set of 3 Yua Rings In Shell, Papua New Guinea
Set of 3 Yua Rings In Shell, Papua New Guinea

Set of 3 Yua Rings In Shell, Papua New Guinea

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 Shell Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

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

Papua New Guinea Bridal Shell Money

Two Naga hunting trophy chains
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Nagaland, North-east India, early 20th century Probably made from dogteeth.
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Early 20th Century Indian Shell Tribal Art

Materials

Shell, Beads, Teeth

Two Naga hunting trophy chains
Two Naga hunting trophy chains

Two Naga hunting trophy chains

Pendant in Shell from Papua-New-Guinea
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Beautiful pendant made out of 3 different Shell species, from Papua-New-Guinea from the 1960 ies, the shells have a good and old patina and shine, the pendant was used during ceremon...
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1960s Papua New Guinean Vintage Shell Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

Pendant in Shell from Papua-New-Guinea
Pendant in Shell from Papua-New-Guinea

Pendant in Shell from Papua-New-Guinea

Shell Plaque (Barava) from Solomon Islands, 19th Century
Located in NICE, FR
Objects crafted from the shell of the giant Tridacna clam, also known as the fossilized giant clam, held great value among numerous Melanesian peoples. The artistry of working with f...
Category

19th Century Solomon Islands Tribal Antique Shell Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

Shell Plaque (Barava) from Solomon Islands, 19th Century
Shell Plaque (Barava) from Solomon Islands, 19th Century

Shell Plaque (Barava) from Solomon Islands, 19th Century

An Asmat head ornament made from Cuscus fur
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Asmat, Papua Province, Indonesia, Late 19th century Made from a long piece of Cuscus fur decorated on the sides with shell beads and strings of natural fiber. Provenance: - Collec...
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Late 19th Century Indonesian Antique Shell Tribal Art

Materials

Fur, Shell, Natural Fiber

An Asmat head ornament made from Cuscus fur
An Asmat head ornament made from Cuscus fur

An Asmat head ornament made from Cuscus fur

A Naga necklace made of red glass paste beads and bronze trumpets
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Ao tribe, Nagaland, Eastern India, Early 20th century Made from red glass paste beads and bronze trumpets and bells. The Ao tribe primarily inhabits the Mokokchung district of Naga...
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Early 20th Century Indian Shell Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

A Naga necklace made of red glass paste beads and bronze trumpets
A Naga necklace made of red glass paste beads and bronze trumpets

A Naga necklace made of red glass paste beads and bronze trumpets

A Bobo ceremonial top decorated with cowrie shells
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Bobo people, Burkina Faso/Mali, Early 20th century The top, made in a vest-like form, consists of a base made out of cotton with an outer decorated layer of cowrie shells. Provenan...
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Early 20th Century Burkinabe Shell Tribal Art

Materials

Shell, Cotton

A Bobo ceremonial top decorated with cowrie shells
A Bobo ceremonial top decorated with cowrie shells

A Bobo ceremonial top decorated with cowrie shells

An Illongot headdress
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Ifugao, Northern Philippines, 19th century Decorated with different kinds of beadwork and the bill of a Kalaw bird (hornbill). Historically, only those who had proven themselves th...
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19th Century Philippine Antique Shell Tribal Art

Materials

Shell, Natural Fiber, Wood, Beads

An Illongot headdress
An Illongot headdress

An Illongot headdress

Ethnical Pair of Bracelets, Oceania
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Pair of Bracelets in Tridacna Gigas Shell, Oceanie, Collection of Dutch Monks, Pater Maristen, great, good old patina, very decorative pair of ob...
Category

1920s Asian Vintage Shell Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

Ethnical Pair of Bracelets, Oceania
Ethnical Pair of Bracelets, Oceania

Ethnical Pair of Bracelets, Oceania

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