Pair Neptune & Cowry Shells, C. 1681

Pair of unique engravings featuring studies of Neptune and cowry shells from Buonanni's Curious Works of Nature, Rome, circa 1681. Displayed in a black wood frame under UV glass. Dimensions: 13.25" L

A group of six Yoruba wooden figures. West Africa. 20th century. ++ Janus style mask. 7 1/2" x 5 1/2" x 3 1/2". ++ Abeokuta figure ++ 2 Figures. 15" x 3" x 2 3/4". ++ Ibeji pair with cowrie shell vest

CAMEROON, AFRICAN, CLAY, RAFFIA, PIGMENT, COWRIE SHELLS, BEADS AND METAL PAIR OF MALE FIGURES 19TH C. H 11" W 3" D 4" Comprised of earthenware, shells, feathers, pigment and plant fiber. Each presente

Two Carved Decorative Horns with Cast Bronze End Pieces, Cameroon, late 19th to early 20th c., having a tar and cowrie shell joint, featuring ranks of carved human figures with a full-round finial fig

Oceania, Papua New Guinea, Middle Sepik River, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A pair of hand-carved wooden crocodile figures, each with a horned nose and deeply inlaid cowrie shell eyes. The bodies

French, 19th century,. Pair of parcel gilt and patinated bronze mythological sweetmeat dishes in the renaissance taste, each having a shell-form body surmounted by Neptune, supported by the figure of

Pair of French Sevres porcelain table lamps, 19th century, fronts and backs embellished with cameo designs showing figure, shell, putti and water motif, on celestial blue ground, with Neptune head-for

This is a Crow Native American Indian beaded dress from circa 1920-1930's. The dress is constructed of a early red trade clothe and shows early glass trade seed beadwork along the collar and shoulders

Two French Shell-Encrusted Lidded Boxes and a Pair of Cowry Shell Covered Baskets  20TH CENTURY Larger box, height 5 x 10 1/2 inches x 7 inches; Basket, height 9 1/2 x diameter 13 inches. Boxes, Anti

Possibly English; 19th century. Pair large tiger cowrie shell master salts with silver mounts, each with three shell formed feet. Unmarked. 1 3/4" x 2 7/8" & 1 7/8"x 3". Standard shipping to the conti

Full title: A Kuba helmet mask (mukenga) with cowrie shells, Congo, 20th C. Description: H 64,5 x L 60 x D 60 cm About this sale: Paul De Grande is one of the major dealers of antique furniture, fine

Anthony Redmile (style), pair shell candlesticks, 20th c., Italy, seashell-encrusted base with cast metal cup, gilt underside stamped "DeRoma Made in Italy", 12"h x 7"dia Provenance: Furnishings from

2 Haka Chin textiles including woman's cotton skirtcloth with cowrie shells, early 20th c., and woman's silk top, Burma, early-mid 20th century. Sizes: 1) 36.5'' x 46'' (93 x 117 cm); 2) 36.5'' x 46''

three pairs of male-female twins, some with beads; a male pair wearing a cowrie shell vest; a single male with cowrie shell vest; single female with raffia. This lot to be sold on day 2, Thursday, Oc

Continental silver purple Cowry Shell snuff box, 19th Century. Monogrammed "AL" to the underside. Unmarked silver marks. Weight Approx., 48 grams Measures Approx., 3.25 inches x 1.5 inches x 0.75 inch

3 Embroidered Banjara Bags With Cowrie Shells, India, Early 20th C. Ranging in size from 1'0'' x 1'8'' (30 x 51 cm) to 1'4'' x 2'0'' (41 x 61 cm). Provenance: The Carol Summers Collection of Indian Fo

Man's Blanket, Naga People, NE India, early/mid 20th c; cotton, cowry shells, couching. Size: 39'' x 58'' (99 x 147 cm).

Chin cotton coat decorated with buttons and cowry shells, Myanmar, mid 20th C. Size: 45'' x 42.5'' (114 x 108 cm).

Mounted Banjara Textile, India, Mid 20th C. Cotton, cowry shells, mirror-work embroidery (shisheh). Size: 18'' x 12'', 46 x 30 cm (textile); 20'' x 14'', 51 x 36 cm (base). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate

African Kuba Headdress, DRC, Early/Mid 20th C. Fabric, cowrie shells, beads and plant fiber. Size: 5.5'' x 8.5'' x 8.5'' (14 x 22 x 22 cm); Height on Stand: 11" (28 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Col

A pair of Chimu shell pendants, c. AD 1000 - 1450, both in the form of birds, one with excellent style and with central green-stone inlay. Largest 23 x 23 mm. Ex Arte Xibalba Gallery, FL.

For your consideration is this pair of Nigerian African cowrie shell basket bowls. The bowls show layers of white cowrie shells and brown and speckled cowrie shells that are interwoven with fishing li

Leather, beaded designs w. attached cowrie shells, beads. Issued: 20th c. Dimensions: 8"C, bracelet

Sudanese basketry food tray, mid 20th c., with cowrie shell clusters to exterior, possibly African, 24" diam, 3lbs Start Price: $20.00