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
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
Sold2021CARVED COWRIE SHELL FOR THE STEAMSHIP "GREAT EASTERN"19th c. Carved Tiger Cowrie, possibly a giveaway item associated with the English steamship "Great Eastern" (launched in 1858, set on its maiden voyage in 1859), shell carving includes an image and stSee Sold Price
Sold2018Carved Victorian Shell Cameo BroochCarved Victorian Shell Cameo Brooch: Gold Filled measuring 1.5 x 1.25". Mountain design in backgroundSee Sold Price
2022A Very Rare Tiv Mirror Board Divination Ex BeckerA carved wooden Mirror board with ancestor face, carved cowrie shells and old mirror inside. Such objects are exceedingly rare and were presumably used in divination ceremonies. Tiv peoples, Nigeria,See Sold Price
Sold2023A Tiv Ritual Divination BoardA carved wooden Mirror board with ancestor face, carved cowrie shells and old mirror inside. Such objects are exceedingly rare and were presumably used in divination ceremonies. Tiv peoples, Nigeria,See Sold Price
Sold2022A Bembe Hut Mask Ex Levitt CollectionA carved wooden mask decorated with carved cowrie shell designs and classic large oval eyes, and painted with a brilliant red mineral pigment. This mask was not a dance mask, it was made as a hut decoSee Sold Price
Sold2023LARGE SHELL CAMEO BROOCH - GOLD FRAMELarge, finely carved Victorian shell cameo brooch with scene of a classical couple, bird, cornucopea, and moon. Fancy solid gold frame. Size: 2.5 x 2.5 inches. No marks.See Sold Price
Sold2016Cameroon, Mileke Life-Size Standing Fertility Figurecarved wood mounted to a low metal plate, the pregnant subject with an open-mouthed agonized expression, a relief carved cowrie shell necklace is at her shoulders while her head and pubis are topped wSee Sold Price
Sold2020VINTAGE PAPUA NEW GUINEA WOODEN FIGUREHand carved; cowrie shell eyes. Used in Malagan ceremonies. Malagan ceremonies are traditional cultural events that take place in New Guinea where malagan carvings are used mortuary rituals. Issued: 2See Sold Price
Sold2024A VICTORIAN ANTIQUE SHELL CAMEO LOT 9 CT GOLD, SILVERTHE LOT INCLUDES A WELL CARVED VICTORIAN SHELL CAMEO, DEPICTING GIRL IN THE VILLAGE, 1.6" TALL, IT WAS TESTED ELECTRONICALLY AND SHOWS AS 9CT GOLD. A GOLD FILLED SHELL CAMEO, MEASURING 1.4" IN LENGTH,See Sold Price
Sold2024A VICTORIAN ANTIQUE SHELL CAMEO LOTTHE LOT INCLUDES A WELL CARVED VICTORIAN SHELL CAMEO, DEPICTING GIRL IN THE VILLAGE, 1.6" TALL, AN EDWARDIAN SHELL CAMEO DEPICTING THE GODDESS FLORA, 1.75" TALL, SILVER FRAMED. THE LOT INCLUDES TW UNFSee Sold Price
Sold2022Costume JewelryIncluding gold filled band, Swank, Hickok and Anson tie bars, gold filled chain, gold tone perfume bottle charm belt, carved cowry shell necklace, 1939 bowling pendant, Germany palm tree pendant, SpeiSee Sold Price
Sold2021Polished Nautical Seashells Coral Lot Of FiveThis lot includes: (1) White Coral Cluster on on Sea Rock Base. Is in good condition with no known damage. Is approx 7" x 6" x 8". (1) Hand carved cowry shell with a fish and "St Croix" logo. Shell isSee Sold Price
Sold2022(4) AFRICIAN CARVED WOODEN COWRIE SHELL MASKSLate 19th to early 20th century. Four early 20th Dan old masks in lot. Kuba peoples or Luba, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa. 15 inches x 11 inches. Good condition.See Sold Price
Sold20232) AFRICAN CARVED WOOD & COWRIE SHELL TRIBAL MASKS(lot of 2) African tribal carved wood masks, including: (1) of elongated form, with protruding elements at sides, approx 20"h, 9.5"w, 5.25"d; (1) having cowrie shell ornamented headdress, approx 13"h,See Sold Price
Sold2021(2) WEST AFRICAN CARVED WOOD & COWRIE SHELL MASKS(lot of 2) West African face masks, both likely Dan, Liberia, including: (1) having braided hair, eye slits with applied metal, and carved nose and mouth, over cowrie shell accents, approx 11"h, 7"w;See Sold Price
Sold2020Antique Hand Carved Tiger Cowry Shell PendantAntique Hand Carved Tiger Cowry Shell Pendant. Cameo carved with a Birmingham ship anchor. Measures 2 inches in length.See Sold Price
Sold2019Yoruba Eshu charm figure, ex. J.J. KlejmanYoruba Eshu charm figure, ex. J.J. Klejman, 20th c., Yoruba Egba Peoples, Nigeria, carved wood, cowrie shells strung on hide cord, remnants of blue paint, on custom wood and metal stand, see #2 on attSee Sold Price
Sold2020African Toma Horned Reliquary, LiberiaAfrican Toma Horned Reliquary, Liberia. Carved wood, cowrie shells, fabric and rafia. Provenance: Collection of Allan Stone, New York. Size: 51'' x 23'' x 4'' (130 x 58 x 10 cm). Please Note: There ArSee Sold Price
Sold2024AN AFRICAN WOOD SCULPTURE OF A STANDING MAN, DENGESE FIGURE, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO, MIDAN AFRICAN WOOD SCULPTURE OF A STANDING MAN, DENGESE FIGURE, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO, MID 20TH CENTURY, carved wood, cowrie shells, raffia cloth, glass beads, metals, and twine. Height: 20" WSee Sold Price
Sold2018Baga Carved Wood SerpentBaga Serpent, carved wood, cowrie shells, various fibers, 22 inches long, Provenance: Boca Raton Museum of ArtSee Sold Price
Sold2017ANTIQUE AFRICAN, SUDAN, INLAID SWORD WITH CARVEDANTIQUE AFRICAN, SUDAN, INLAID SWORD WITH CARVED WOOD/COWRIE SHELL MOUNTED SCABBARD. LENGTH 40"See Sold Price
Sold2024African Luena Nail Fetish, ZambiaAfrican Luena Nail Fetish, Zambia. Carved wood, cowrie shell and metal. Size: 11'' x 26'' x 8'' (28 x 66 x 20 cm).See Sold Price
Oct 05North American Artifact AuctionsRare 19th Century Baule Mouse Oracle Vessel w/ Primitive Accents - Ivory CoastUS$12(2 bids)
Oct 10Weatherham Estate TreasuresVintage Gold Toned Yellow & Blue Cameo Brooch Depicting A Silhouette Of A Victorian BeautyUS$40
Oct 10Weatherham Estate TreasuresVintage Gold Toned White & Blue Cameo Brooch Depicting A Silhouette Of A Victorian BeautyUS$40
Oct 10Weatherham Estate TreasuresVintage Red & White Cameo Brooch Depicting A Silhouette Of A Victorian BeautyUS$40
Oct 10Weatherham Estate TreasuresVintage Cream Cameo Brooch Depicting A Silhouette Of A Victorian BeautyUS$44
Oct 10Weatherham Estate TreasuresVintage Pink & Cream Cameo Brooch Depicting A Silhouette Of A Victorian BeautyUS$44
23 hrs LeftKellie's Estate SalesAntique Victorian 10K Carved Shell Cameo Brooch weighs 7.8 GramsUS$35(3 bids)
1 day LeftNoble House Collection GalleryAN EXQUISITE HUGE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN SHELL CAMEO LEDA AND THE SWANUS$300(1 bid)
1 day LeftNoble House Collection GalleryAN EXCELLENT VICTORIAN SHELL CAMEO DOUBLE PORTRAIT ZEUS AND HERAUS$160(2 bids)
1 day LeftNoble House Collection GalleryAN EXQUISITE ANTIQUE SIGNED VICTORIAN SHELL CAMEO SET IN A 10K GOLD FRAMEUS$300(1 bid)
596 Lots AwayFederal Assets AuctioneersAntique Victorian 10k Gold Carved Pink Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant w/ Open FrameSee Sold Price
3 days LeftJasper52Antique Victorian Cameo Shell Pendant Brooch Pin Yellow Gold Plated, 24.19 GramsUS$1,000
4 days LeftSeized Assets AuctioneersAntique Victorian 14k Gold Hand Carved Shell Oval Cameo Pendant w/ Curled FrameUS$1
4 days LeftFederal Assets AuctioneersAntique Victorian 18k Gold Banded Black Agate Shell Pearl Mourning Locket BroochUS$1