A Ntshakishwepi Raffia and Shell Ceremonial Skir

Raffia Appliqué abstract pattern with embroidery & cowry shells hand stitched appliqué patches. ceremonial garment, clothing, table runner, , in interior design, upholstery, soft furnishings or

Raffia Appliqué abstract pattern with embroidery & cowry shells hand stitched appliqué patches. ceremonial garment, clothing, table runner, , in interior design, upholstery, soft furnishings or

First half 20th c., Yoruba Helmet Mask, Nigeria/Benin, a ceremonial helmet built on a gourd base, ringed with cowrie shells and bells, would be worn with a full raffia costume. 16" tall. Good conditio

Rare Kuba Bark Cloth and Raffia Ceremonial Textile, Early 20th C. With detailed pom pom trim. Size: 11' x 2' (335 x 61 cm). Private San Francisco CA. collection.

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Large Early 20th Century Yoruba (Benin) Impressive Multi-Color Beaded and Nassa Shell Ceremonial Crown Headdress with King on Horseback and Guardian Figures Surmounted Top. Overall measures 27-1/2" x

Old Shell Tribal Papua NEW GUINEA ceremonial necklace on a stand. An Overlapping Band Tribal Currency Shell Ceremonial Neck Ornament Brown Fiber Collar from .

YORUBA, NIGERIA. AFRICAN, LINEN, BEADING, EMBROIDERY AND COWRIE SHELLS CEREMONIAL HANDLED BASKET H 21" DIA 10" Provenance: Estate of Jack Faxon, Birmingham, MI. Michigan Senator and creator of the Mic

Varying tribes. All carved, painted wood with various attachments including raffia, shells, feathers, fabric. Dimensions: (Largest) H 31" x W 8" x D 4" Condition: Varying losses, damages including los

19th Century Naga Head Hunter Warriors Ceremonial Shell Beaded Necklace. The shell is decorated with an incised circular pattern; hangs from strands of white, yellow and green glass trade beads. Red '

Height: 11" Width: 13" Weight: 0.5 lb A beautiful Dida raffia cloth textile created with a tie dye pattern.

A Ramu River Area Mask. Wood, shell, tortoise shell earrings, fiber, and raffia. 20th century. Papua New Guinea. 28" x 11" x 8". Condition: Shedding of raffia. Some shells are cracked and broken. Prov

Kuba peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo, Central Africa, an embroidered woven raffia  ntshakishwepi, second up in the hierarchy of cloths work by the Bushong. Nice, well-used example, 200" x 32" P

Tibet, probably late 19th Century. Ceremonial shell overlaid with silver decorated with relief images of dragons and animals. Turquoise and coral cabochons. 8.25"l.

Kuba peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo, Central Africa, an red-dyed and embroidered woven raffia  ntshakishwepi, second up in the hierarchy of cloths worn by the Bushong, 224" x 30" PROVENANCE: F

Tibetan Silver-Plated Conch Shell Horn Ceremonial Buddhist object covered in repousse designs of animals and organic motifs, having inlaid turquoise and coral medallions Property from: a Chicago, Illi

Kuba peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo, Central Africa, an embroidered woven raffia  ntshakishwepi, second up in the hierarchy of cloths work by the Bushong. Very nice example. Likely first half

Kuba peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo, Central Africa, an embroidered woven raffia  ntshakishwepi, second up in the hierarchy of cloths work by the Bushong. Very nice example, 202" x 32" PROVENA

Beautifully Detailed Shell Covered Ceremonial Vest

20th century AD. A large ceremonial shell with applied silver-coloured metal repousee and insert stones. 580 grams, 26cm (10 1/4"). Private collection, West London, UK; acquired in the 1990s.

Height: 18.5" Width: 15" Depth: 15" Weight: 17.5 lbs An interesting indigo pigmented Yoruba figure with multiple accoutrements including raffia, fabric, shells, beads and bones.

Dan mask with full headdress. Wood, cloth, shells raffia and feathers. Dimensions: 20" L x 14" H (w/cloth); Weight: 2 lbs. 4 oz. Provenance: Ex private collection, Newark, NJNote: This lot has a reser

An African Bwoom Royal Mask, Kuba Democratic Republic of Congo, 20th Century, Having carved wood, copper, glass beadwork, cowrie shells, raffia, seed pods, fabric and animal hair. H: 22 W: 8 1/2 D: 11

Wood, textile, beads, cowrie shells, raffia, and feathers. 24 1/2" x 22".