Sumatra Kauer Textile Jacket w/ Cowrie Shells, ca. 1900

Indonesia, 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 of

Sumatra Kauer Textile Jacket w/ Cowrie Shells, ca. 1900. Hand-woven cotton - the sleeves and bodice display alternating, symmetrically arranged panels of striated gold, crimson, and slate blue hues wi

Sumatra Kauer Textile Jacket, Circa 1900. Sumatra Kauer Textile Jacket w/ Cowrie Shells, ca. 1900. Hand-woven cotton - the sleeves and bodice display alternating, symmetrically arranged panels of stri

Kauer Ceremonial Jacket, Sumatra, Indonesia. Embroidered cowry (nassa) shells, metallic threads and sequins on handwoven cotton. Natural and synthetic dyes; very good condition; circa early 20th c. Th

Carved 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 mask

A large textile decorated with cowrie shells, sewn onto a linen backing. Nagaland, probably early 20th century. Dimensions: 50" H x 69.5" W backing; 64" H x 42" W textile.

Cast Iron Mechanical Black Americana Banks, Man And Lady Ca. 1900, H 6.5" W 5" 2 pcs | Hands move, eyes roll, tongue moves. Lady in yellow dress "Dinah". Man in red jacket. Provenance: From the Estate

India Banjara Embroidery Cotton Textile Panel decorated with cowrie shells, 80"l X 64"w Provenance: From the estate of Dr. Philip Gould , New York

Early 20th century, of hide and trade cloth, a diminutive pair of saddle bags, decorated with hide fringe and cowry shells, 36'' H x 9'' W, est: $400/600 Provenance: Private Collection, Altadena, CA

Ca. 1900, cotton. Two color printing in red and blue with eagle, stars and banner "E Pluribus Unum", with bust of Roosevelt surrounded by wreath and "Welcome". Framed, 43.75"h. 30.25"w. From the Colle

Central Asia, Afghanistan or Pakistan, Kuchi (Kochi) peoples, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. An intricate ceremonial child's tunic made of cotton panels hand-sewn with dozens of cowrie shells, nick

Kuba Textile, Maternal Skirt, Very Fine. Batik dyed with applied cowrie shells and other embellishments. Size: approximately 134"L x 29"W

Oceania, Papua New Guinea, ca. mid 20th century CE. A charming pig, its skin composed of woven and braided thin rope stretched over a bark frame. Cowrie shells form the eyes and tiny flaps of woven fa

African carved wood doll / standing sculpture, the body decorated with multicolor beads, textile, and cowrie shells, the coiffure styled with cowrie shells, by the Namji people of Cameroon. 20.75" H x

**First Time At Auction** West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. An interesting textile shell shrine container shaped like crown known as "ile ori," which translates to

**First Time At Auction** Ancient Egypt, New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, ca. 1479 to 1425 BCE. A faience glazed steatite cowroid (cowrie-shell-shaped) with the royal cartouche of Tutmosis III. This was a f

Kuba peoples, large textile on stretcher, DR Congo, geometric pattern with cowry shells and pompom border, tacked onto cloth-covered stretcher, 22"h x 70"w Provenance: Property from the Collection of

An African Benin Bronze Bell, Nigeria, ca. 1960-70's, Together with a leather hide and cowrie shell lidded vessel. Vessel dimensions: H: 7 x W: 5 x D: 5 in. Bell dimensions: H: 4 3/4 x W: 4 1/2 x D: 4

Kuba Peoples, (3) large textiles, DR Congo, each with patchwork of geometric designs, one with cowry shell decoration, approx. 190"l x 28"w (largest) and 124"l x 30"w (smallest) Provenance: Estate of

Kuba Peoples, (5) vintage textiles, DR Congo, each with patchwork of geometric designs, one with cowry shell decoration, 144"l x 31"w (largest), 48"l x 18"w (smallest) Provenance: Estate of Distinguis

Kuba Peoples, (4) large textiles, DR Congo, each with patchwork, embroidered or dyed geometric designs, one with cowry shell border, approx. 216"l x 32"w (largest) and 112"l x 21"w (smallest) Provenan

Turtle shell mask, ca. early 20th century. Turtle shell covered in clay, cowrie shells, feathers and clay, Woven twine border with handle. 8" H x 6" W. Provenance; Ex private collection, Newark, NJ.

Turtle shell mask, ca. early 20th century. Turtle shell covered in clay, cowrie shells, shells and clay, Woven twine border with handle. 10" H x 6" W. Provenance; Ex private collection, Newark, NJ.

Possibly Dan. Decorated with hand-stitched textile patchwork, cowry shells and wood beads, silver metal applique eyes, hair, straw, and fur. Dimensions: H (flat) 43" x W 17" x D 6" Condition: Surface