Oceanic Necklace. Cowrie shells, fiber

Oceanic Necklace. Cowrie shells, fiber. For measures please refer to the pictures taken with a measuring tape. This is a NO RESERVE AUCTION: there are no hidden or confidential reserves, all acceptabl

Oceanic Shell and Cowrie Shell Embellished Woven Fiber Pendant Necklace, Papua New Guinea, pendant l. 10 1/4 in., w. 11 1/4 in., overall l. 24 3/4 in Provenance: Lynn Harrington, New Orleans, 1994, as

Four large shell necklaces, Possibly Papuan Gulf; Gulf Province, Papua New Guinea. Each of cowrie shells sewn to fiber necklaces. Two pierced at the sides of the shells and attached with native fiber;

Oceanic bamboo lime container & spatula, New Guinea, with incised and stained decoration, woven fiber cordage with cowry shell ornaments, 8.25"h x 2.25"dia (container), 9.75"l (spatula) Provenance: Pr

Tall PNG spirit figure carved out of wood with pigment, cowrie shells, fiber, fur and feathers. The spirit figure appears to be leaned against a painted stool, with his phallus exposed and painted. Th

A decorative Dan mask withy cowrie shells, fiber, pigment and cloth. 14" H (with fiber)

Ca. mid 20thC. Good with original pigmentation intact as shown. Tribal African basketry hat Lega, Democratic Republic of Congo; cowrie shells, fiber, shells. Purchased Nyanza Gallery 1986. Ex-Nooter c

Pikuran Cache Sexe Or Fertility Apron, Framed, Kirdi People, Cameroon, West Africa, 20th C. Beads and cowrie shells on fiber substrate. Size: 15.6"H x 27.5"W (70.5 x 40 cm).PLEASE NOTE: All auction it

Pikuran Cache Sexe Or Fertility Apron, Framed, Kirdi People, Cameroon, West Africa, 20th C. Beads and cowrie shells on fiber substrate. Size: 15.75"H x 27.75"W x 1.75"D (70.5 x 4.5 x 40 cm).PLEASE NOT

3 African Kirdi Cache Sexe Aprons, Cameroon. Beads and cowrie shells on fiber support. Size: Ranging from 7.5'' x 19'' (19 x 48 cm) to Size: 8.5'' x 24'' (22 x 61 cm).

African Kuba Mask, DRC. On stand. Carved wood, pigment, animal hair, beads, cowrie shells, plant fiber. Ex Collection Prof. Gene R. Shreve, South Yarmouth, Massachusetts. Size: 14'' x 11'' x 12'' (36

3 African Kirdi Cache Sexe Aprons, Cameroon. Beads and cowrie shells on fiber support. Size: Ranging from 6'' x 6'' (15 x 15 cm) to 6.5'' x 17'' (17 x 43 cm).

19th Century African Kuba Maschera Elmo Mulwalwa Kete Bwoom Helmut Royal Mask._x000B_ Carved from a single piece of wood; decorated in cowry shells and fiber; highlighted facial features in white pigm

Rare Cowrie Shell and Fiber Headdress, Sepik River, PNG. Traditionally this type of ceremonial headdress also served as a form of currency and for that reason they were often included in wedding dowri

A Kuba Nyet Helmet Mask with Horns, DRC. Wood, beads, cowrie shell, plant fiber. Ex Collection Prof. Gene R. Shreve, South Yarmouth, Massachusetts. Size: 13'' x 21'' x 14'' (33 x 53 x 36 cm).

20th Century African Craftspeople, Pair of Bib Necklaces with Cowrie Shells and Snail Shells, both approximately 12 inches in length, with the inner circumference measuring approximately 20 inches, th

Collector's Lot of African Masks. Carved wood and pigment, cowrie shell, plant fiber. Size: 23'' x 9'' x 5'' (58 x 23 x 13 cm).

A Kuba Style Bwoom Helmet Mask. Wood, beads, cowrie shells, natural fibers, and animal hair. 20th century. Democratic Republic of the Congo. 12” x 11”. Condition: Surface dirt, residue. Pr

A Cameroon Style Helmet Mask. Wood, cowrie shells, plant fibers, and beads. Cameroon. 18" x 21". Condition: Abrasions, and wear. Provenance: From the collection of Dan Callahan, Maryland.

possibly Mursi tribe, depicting a pregnant woman wearing a beaded necklace and cowrie shell belt. This lot to be sold on day 1, Wednesday, October 3 (Lots 1-948) 40 x 11 in. From the Complete and Imp

Likely Sepik River, figural suspension hook of carved wood, cowry shells, plant fiber.Size: 7 x 20 in. Please contact Nic at Info@premiershipment.com for an estimated shipping quote prior to bidding.

West African, 20th century. An Ivory Coast Dan, Deangle cowrie shell and fiber mask. Unmarked. Approx. h. 15", w. 12". Provenance: From the Lifetime Collection of Dick and Betty Hoepfinger, of Mariett

Baga Serpent, carved wood, cowrie shells, various fibers, 22 inches long, Provenance: Boca Raton Museum of Art

Two East African Vessels, first, Somalia, wood pot in fiber basket, h. 16 in., w. 11 1/2 in, d. 11 3/4 in., second, Oromo, Southern Ethiopia, leather and cowrie shell embellished fiber milk/butter con