Sold2023African Bwoom Mask decorated w/glass beads & cowrie shellsMask carved from wood, appears old 11"Tx10"Wx16"DSee Sold Price
Sold2022Colima Nacre / Cowrie Shells + Mississippian BoatstoneNorth America, Native American, Mississippian Culture, ca. 1000 to 1600 CE; Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A collection of carved shell artifacts from ancient Pre-ColumbianSee Sold Price
Sold2023African Bwoom Mask decorated w/glass beads & cowrie shells AFRICAN ART14"Tx18"Wx30"DSee Sold Price
Sold2021AFRICAN FIBER, COWRIE SHELLS, BEADS, HIDE, CLOTH ANDAFRICAN FIBER, COWRIE SHELLS, BEADS, HIDE, CLOTH AND METAL MASK H 28" W 13" D 12" Estate of Jack Faxon, Birmingham, MI. Michigan Senator and creator of the Michigan Council for the Arts.See Sold Price
Sold2024African - Yoruba Ibeji Twin Figure with Cowrie Shell CloakLot 17 African Yoruba Ibeji Twin Figure with Cowrie Shell Cloak wood, cowrie shells Carved wood figure with cowrie shell cloak overall: 9 1/2 x 9 x 5 inches Provenance: Property from the Estate of RosSee Sold Price
Sold202219th Century Carved Cowrie Shells with American Presidents19th Century Carved Cowrie Shells with American Presidents decorated with American eagles, presidential portraits, etc. Max L 4 in. Property of The Strong, sold to benefit the Museum's collections funSee Sold Price
Sold2023C. 1890-1900's Plains Beaded & Cowrie Shell DollThe lot features a circa late 19th Century to early 20th Century beaded doll with cowrie shells from the Plains Native American Indians. The doll shows a hide and trade clothe construction with tradeSee Sold Price
Sold202320TH Century Royal Mans Kuba Mask, Decorated w/glass beads & Cowrie Shells from the Congo XL22"Tx21"Wx24"DSee Sold Price
Sold2021Sumatra Kauer Textile Jacket w/ Cowrie Shells, ca. 1900Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung, Kauer peoples, ca. 1900 CE. We are so impressed by the artistry and skill required to create this jacket which was intended for a young unmarried Kauer woman! Comprised ofSee Sold Price
Sold2020African Cowrie Shell HeaddressAfrican Cowrie Shell Headdress. Heavy fabric core, cowrie shells and leather. Provenance: Collection of Allan Stone, New York. Size: 14'' x 9'' (36 x 23 cm). Please Note: There Are No Hidden or ConfidSee Sold Price
Sold2023Carved Wood Helmet Mask w/Horns & Cowrie Shells w/BeadsLele Tribe (Congo) Appears and Smells Very Old 15"Tx15"x10"See Sold Price
Sold2023African Lele/Kuba Ceremonial Mask Carved & Decorated w/Glass Beads, animal hair & Cowrie ShellsAFRICAN ART Appears old Approx 19"Tx13"Wx12"DSee Sold Price
Sold2023African Art -Large African Mask Carved Wood Decorated w/Beads & Cowrie Shells52.5"Tx11"WSee Sold Price
Sold2021NIGERIAN WOVEN COVERED BASKET WITH COWRIE SHELLSA West African cloth woven vessel with animal hide base, surrounded entirely by cowrie shells. With handled knop form lid. H. 25.5 cm (10 in) Dia. 23.5 cm (9 1/4 in) Bidders living outside of Canada aSee Sold Price
Sold2023African Kuba Royal Head Mask Carved & Painted w/Beads & Cowrie Shells AFRICAN ARTApprox 14"Tx13"Wx16"DSee Sold Price
Sold2023Yoruba, Nigeria African Beaded Carved Wood Ceremonial Mask With Cowrie Shells 20Th Century H 17" WYoruba, Nigeria African Beaded Carved Wood Ceremonial Mask With Cowrie Shells 20Th Century H 17" W 9" D 4" | Blue, White And Read Beading With Cowrie Shells Around The Chin/Neck And On Top The Head.PrSee Sold Price
Sold202219th Century Carved Cowrie Shells19th Century Carved Cowrie Shells with carved portrait busts, Albert and Victoria, the lords prayer, etc Max L 4 in. Property of The Strong, sold to benefit the Museum's collections fund.See Sold Price
Sold2022A Kuba helmet mask (mukenga) with cowrie shells, Congo, 20th C.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, fineSee Sold Price
Sold2024Mid-Century Dogon Tribal Cowrie Shell Dance Vest from MaliDogon Tribal Cowrie Shell Dance Vest from the African region of Mali. This hand sewn vest was worn at dance rituals. It is made of heavy cloth (similar to burlap) and decorated with cowrie shells withSee Sold Price
Sold2018Elaborate Dan Dance mask w/ tall Cowrie shell headdressCarved wooden mask incised and painted with linear designs. The mask features elaborate adornment including bronze bells, cowrie shells and textiles. Dan peoples, Cote D'Ivoire, West Africa. The maskSee Sold Price
Sold2022A WOOD, FABRIC AND COWRIE SHELLS HAT Mali, BamanaA WOOD, FABRIC AND COWRIE SHELLS HATMali, Bamana 86 x 24 x 17 cmProvenance: Italian private collection.See Sold Price
Sold2024A large Sepik Papua New Guinea Initiation helm mask with inset cowrie shells and raffiaA large Sepik Papua New Guinea Initiation helm mask decorated with cowrie shells and raffia for a 'beard', 39"hSee Sold Price
Sold20223 Embroidered Textiles With Applique And Cowrie Shells, Banjara People, India, Early-Mid 20th C.3 Embroidered Textiles With Applique And Cowrie Shells, Banjara People, India, Early-Mid 20th C. Ref: A Treasury of Indian Folk Textiles, Carol Summers, 2002, Page 58. Size: 2'0'' x 1'10'' (61 x 56 cmSee Sold Price
Sold2021A WOOD AND COWRIE-SHELLS ANTHROPOMORPHIC SCULPTUREA WOOD AND COWRIE-SHELLS ANTHROPOMORPHIC SCULPTURE Papua New Guinea, Sepik 48 cm highProvenance: Italian private collection, purchased from New Guinea Primitive Arts, Sydney (label), in the late 1990sSee Sold Price
May 22PiasaBoki crest Nigeria Wood, skin and cowrie shells Early 20th century H: 31 cm Provenance: Ex Philippe€1,000
4 days LeftScott Daniel's Auction Unknown Artist: Cowrie Shell Indigenous African Continent Folk Mask$100
