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Antique Sangtam Naga Tribe Supong Warrior Shawl with Cowrie Shells, Headhunter
Antique Sangtam Naga Tribe Supong Warrior Shawl with Cowrie Shells, Headhunter

Antique Sangtam Naga Tribe Supong Warrior Shawl with Cowrie Shells, Headhunter

By Naga People

Located in Dallas, TX

76646, antique Sangtam Naga Tribe Supong Warrior Shawl with Cowrie shell circles. This antique naga warrior Supong shawl was most likely worn by headman (headhunter) from the Sangtam...

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Early 20th Century Indian Tribal Shell Tapestries

Materials

Shell, Wool, Cotton

19th Century Italian Church Offertory Bag in Teal with Ecclesiastical Trim
19th Century Italian Church Offertory Bag in Teal with Ecclesiastical Trim

19th Century Italian Church Offertory Bag in Teal with Ecclesiastical Trim

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

19th century Italian, hand-made teal chiesa borsa (church offering purse) with yellow needle-work. The bag has been decorated with bismuth and a centered coordinating baroque pearl. ...

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19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Tapestries

Materials

Metal

"Lovers" OOAK Couture Silk & Silver Tapestry in 24K Gold & Lacquer Pearl Frame
"Lovers" OOAK Couture Silk & Silver Tapestry in 24K Gold & Lacquer Pearl Frame

"Lovers" OOAK Couture Silk & Silver Tapestry in 24K Gold & Lacquer Pearl Frame

By Alexander's Collection, (After) Michael Verkholantzev, Alexander Anisimov

Located in Hong Kong, HK

"Lovers": A Provocative 1/1 Couture Masterpiece. This Statement Piece defines Secret Luxury. Unique Silk & Silver Embroidery in a 24K Gold Leaf Frame, a collaboration with Michae...

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2010s Spanish Modern Shell Tapestries

Materials

Gold Leaf, Metallic Thread

"Lovers Under Night Cover" OOAK Silk & Silver Tapestry, 24K Gold & Pearl Frame
"Lovers Under Night Cover" OOAK Silk & Silver Tapestry, 24K Gold & Pearl Frame

"Lovers Under Night Cover" OOAK Silk & Silver Tapestry, 24K Gold & Pearl Frame

By Alexander's Collection, (After) Michael Verkholantzev, Alexander Anisimov

Located in Hong Kong, HK

"Lovers Under Night Cover": A Provocative 1/1 Couture Masterpiece. This Statement Piece defines Secret Luxury. Unique Silk & Silver Embroidery in a 24K Gold Leaf & Lacquer Fr...

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2010s Spanish Modern Shell Tapestries

Materials

Gold Leaf

19th Century Italian Church Offertory Bag in Purple with Ecclesiastical Trim
19th Century Italian Church Offertory Bag in Purple with Ecclesiastical Trim

19th Century Italian Church Offertory Bag in Purple with Ecclesiastical Trim

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

19th century Italian, hand-made royal purple chiesa borsa (church offering purse) with gold needle-work and ecclesiastical trim. The bag has been decorated...

Category

19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Tapestries

Materials

Fabric, Trimming, Mother-of-Pearl, Thread

19th Century Italian Ecclesiastical "Chiesa Borsa" with Gold Shells and Pearls
19th Century Italian Ecclesiastical "Chiesa Borsa" with Gold Shells and Pearls

19th Century Italian Ecclesiastical "Chiesa Borsa" with Gold Shells and Pearls

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

19th century Italian "chiesa borsa" (church offering purse) with gold trim and adorned with coordinating gold leaf shells and a natural forming pearl. Available with or without lucit...

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19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Tapestries

Materials

Fabric, Trimming, Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Lucite

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Discover the timeless elegance of this late 19th century French Aubusson tapestry Magnificent Aubusson tapestry, entirely and extremely finely hand-woven in wool and silk, showcasi...

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Materials

Wool, Cotton, Silk

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Large Italian Antique Silk Embroidery, 19th Century
Large Italian Antique Silk Embroidery, 19th Century

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H 96.46 in W 63 in D 0.12 in

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Materials

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Antique French Tapestry Rococo Tapestry Green Wool & Silk 3x6 Handwoven Tapestry
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19th Century Italian Religious Banner Mary Jesus Oliograph with Tassels
19th Century Italian Religious Banner Mary Jesus Oliograph with Tassels

19th Century Italian Religious Banner Mary Jesus Oliograph with Tassels

Located in Firenze, Toscana

Beautiful oleograph of Mary and Jesus. Original tassels and bar on top and bottom to keep a good weight for hanging. One end of bar is missing. Found in a private chapel in a villa, ...

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19th Century Italian Antique Shell Tapestries

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French 19th Century Framed Needlepoint Tapestry with Ribbon and Floral Décor
French 19th Century Framed Needlepoint Tapestry with Ribbon and Floral Décor

French 19th Century Framed Needlepoint Tapestry with Ribbon and Floral Décor

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French framed needlepoint tapestry from the 19th century, with ribbon and floral motifs. Set inside a simple yet elegant gilded frame with matting and gilt rim, this lovely horizon...

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19th Century French Antique Shell Tapestries

Materials

Giltwood, Tapestry

Large Paisley Shawl with Highly Decorative Flora and Paisley Motifs
Large Paisley Shawl with Highly Decorative Flora and Paisley Motifs

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H 129 in W 61 in D 129 in

Large Paisley Shawl with Highly Decorative Flora and Paisley Motifs

Located in Atlanta, GA

This finely-woven antique Indian Paisley features an elaborate design of all-over decorative paisley motifs. Surrounding the central figure are branching flora and delightful picture...

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Early 20th Century Indian Tribal Shell Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Framed Thai Painted Silk  Tapestry
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H 16.5 in W 16.5 in

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Hand painted black silk tapestry of twin Thai Buddhist goddess Parvati. Framed in a double faux bamboo frame in black lacquer and parcel gilt with a gras...

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1960s Thai Vintage Shell Tapestries

Materials

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Large Flemish 17th-18th Century Baroque Figural Tapestry "A Royal Courtship"
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H 103 in W 163 in D 0.13 in

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine and large flemish 17th-18th century Baroque figural tapestry "A Royal Courtship" depicting an allegorical courting scene of a young princess meeting her prince at the watchful eye of a mesmerized queen standing behind her. A young girl supports the princess' dress train...

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Early 1700s Belgian Baroque Antique Shell Tapestries

Materials

Wool

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Gold 19th Century Italian Ecclesiastical "Chiesa Borsa" with Baroque Pearls
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By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

19th century Italian, hand-made chiesa borsa (church offering purse) in red with ecclesiastical metal gold trim. The bag has been adorned with an 18th century flower fragment motif a...

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19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Tapestries

Materials

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Corrie Schmidt Abstract Lion Form Fiber Art Sculptural Wall Hanging, 1980
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Located in Cathedral City, CA

Cornelia (Corrie) Johanna Schmidt-Tom (1934-2020), Dutch-American, Fabulous Lion-Form Fiber Art. Measures approximately 44” wide, 64” high, 3-1/2” deep. Wool, linen, seashell...

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1980s American Organic Modern Vintage Shell Tapestries

Materials

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Kuba Cloth From Congo With Sea Shell Appliqués
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Located in New York, NY

A Kuba Cloth from Congo. Woven Raffia embroidered with traditional geometric pattern and trimmed with small sea shell appliqués. Mounted in a frame with glass. Wired to be hung horiz...

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20th Century Tanzanian Primitive Shell Tapestries

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H 20 in W 58 in D 2 in

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Located in New York, NY

A large woven Kuba cloth from Congo. Embroidered raffia in traditional geometric pattern, with sea shell appliqués. Framed in wood / glass for wall hanging. Can be hung horizontally ...

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Late 20th Century Congolese Folk Art Shell Tapestries

Materials

Shell, Raffia

Vintage Hand Weave Tunic in Shadow Box
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H 37 in W 34 in D 2 in

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Located in Delray Beach, FL

One of a kind tunic made of handwoven plain weave cotton, with hand-stitched beads or miniature sea shall all around. The piece was made in the Philippine to commemorate the Philipp...

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1940s Philippine Vintage Shell Tapestries

Materials

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Tlingit button blanket  circa 1930's
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Located in Pawtucket, RI

Fantastic North West coast Button Blanket. Handmade with a Hudson Bay "Corranation" Trade blanket with hand carved buttons of Abelone and Mother of Pea...

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Materials

Wool, Mother-of-Pearl