KUBA - Three cowrie shell adornments

Group of three various African Kuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood masks, of various forms, including: pwoom itok with woven head covering featuring cowrie shells; possible kete; togeth

Group of three various African Kuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood masks, of various forms, including: pwoom itok with woven head covering featuring cowrie shells; possible kete; togeth

A Finely carved wooden helmet mask embellished with cowrie shells, beads, seed pods, copper sheeting, goatskin, and hair, bwoom is one of three types of royal Kuba masks, all of which are treated as e

20th century, Bushoong Kuba culture, carved wood and embossed leather helmets with seed pods, beads and cowrie shells on woven cloth. This lot to be sold on day 1, Wednesday, October 3 (Lots 1-948) D

A Fantastic older and well used carved wooden helmet style mask with elaborate painted designs and woven grass textiles, along with animal skins, cowrie shells, beads , feathers and more. This ornate

20th century, African, one Kuba stool with fabric top, cowrie shells supported on tripod figural base, one Senufo carved wood stool on four tapered legs and one Hehe carved wood stool on three legs an

A fine carved wooden Yoruba Eshu figure with indigo organic pigments and cowrie shell decorations that relate to divination ritual. Eshu is the Embodiment of the principle of uncertainty in the Yoruba

Banjara Embroidered Bag With Cowrie Shell Adornment, India, Early to Mid 20th C. Size:28'' x 7'' x 3'' (71 x 18 x 8 cm).

Four 19th C. shell and silver-mounted snuff boxes to include three cowrie shells and one mussel shell. One cowrie shell has Scottish "JF" hallmark stamp (possibly Jacob Feinmesser). Largest: 2-1/2in t

Ethnographic Assortment (19) items from various cultures including carved and painted wood santo style face, (2) figural stone carvings, textile having fine beadwork and cowrie shell adornments, (3) s

4 Small/Medium buttons is non iridescent shell. These 4 19th century shell examples include a carved helmet shell duck set with a cut steel border. Others included are three cowrie shell buttons inclu

A very fine and rare old Shango staff with cowrie shell adornment and signs of field use. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The figure has an old label on the side as well as an old Sotheby's Park Bern

(10) Large lot of African Wood beaded Necklaces and Bangle C/O; (8) Beaded Necklaces and (1) Wood Bangle and (1) Cowrie Shell Adornment.

Three cowrie shells, including a Friendii Jeaniana specimen; From the private collection of a U.S. military officer stationed in the Pacific, circa 1960-1980; See photos for size reference

Native American Northwest Coast Inuit Lidded Beaded Basket. Cowry Shells adornment it measures approx. 4'' x 6''.

A group of three silver-mounted cowrie shell snuffboxes, late 18th to early 19th century, the first engraved with the crest of the House of Sutherland, Dunrobin Castle, 6.5cm long, the second engraved

Two African MasksOne probably Kuba with cowry shells and beads, the other Holo or Suku with fiber beard.Losses, wear, surface distress.17-1/2"h

A large carved wooden and decorated helmet mask with ornate beadwork set into a dizzying design with accenting cowrie shells. Kuba peoples, Congo, Africa. The helmet mask measures 13 x 12 inches, this

Vintage to Antique carved wooden Azande sculpture with iron earring adornment, cowrie shell eyes and a tree resin like material applied around the eyes, nose and neck. Old wire wrapped around the base

A Very finely carved and painted Kuba peoples mask with elaborate woven grass headdress accented with cowrie shells. Kuba peoples, Congo, Africa. The mask measures 14 x 7.5 inches. The mask has a 5.5

Vintage to Antique carved wooden Azande sculpture with iron earring adornment, cowrie shell eyes and a tree resin like material applied around the eyes, nose and neck. Old wire wrapped around the base

A Vintage to Antique carved wooden Dance mask with woven basketry helmet and raffia grass collar / beard. The mask was embellished with old glass beads and cowrie shells. Kuba lele ethnic group, DRC/

Tibetan pendant, chabchab, having an"Endless Knot" pattern brass disc above three incised brass tube spacers, from which hang three strands of cowrie shells. [Disc: 3 5/8 (dia) inches; Overall length:

A Carved wooden mask with stylized facial features, raised designs and overall stylized form. The mask has an attached raffia grass headdress adorned with cowrie shells. Kuba Peoples, Congo, Africa. T