Sold2021Kuba Peoples, (6) beaded belts and panelsKuba Peoples, (6) beaded belts and panels, DR Congo, cowry shells and beads on cloth, includes 4 belts and two small rectangular panels, 7.5"l x 2.5"w (panel), 49"l x 1.5"w (longest belt) Provenance:See Sold Price
Sold2023Lot: 2 Pcs. of Cowrie Shell Art- Centerpiece & MatBoth pieces look to be in Very Good condition. The centerpiece sculpture resembles a group of flowers. It measures 13 3/4" tall. The mat or trivet measures 13 3/4" in diameter. In-House Shipping is AvSee Sold Price
Sold20192 Kuba objects. 20th century.A group of two Kuba objects. 20th century. ++ A Kuba style wooden helmet mask. 15" x 10" x 10". ++ A Kuba ceremonial hat decorated with cowrie shells and beads. Bakuba. Congo. 7" x 6" x 6". Condition:See Sold Price
Sold20212pcs Figural Wood Sculptures. Decorated with glass seed2pcs Figural Wood Sculptures. Decorated with glass seed beads and cowry shells. Each mounted on Lucite Base.-- Dimensions: H: 32 inches: W: 6.5 inches: D: 4.25 inches ---See Sold Price
Sold2021Kuba Peoples, (6) bead and cowry shell beltsKuba Peoples, (6) bead and cowry shell belts, Leather decorated with beading and cowry shell designs, 77"l (largest) Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC Notes/Literature: PSee Sold Price
Sold2024Two African MasksTwo African MasksOne probably Kuba with cowry shells and beads, the other Holo or Suku with fiber beard.Losses, wear, surface distress.17-1/2"hSee Sold Price
Sold2021Kuba Peoples, (7) beaded cloth beltsKuba Peoples, (7) beaded cloth belts, DR Congo, raffia, beads, cowry shells, various lengths Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC Notes/Literature: Professor of Chinese ArtSee Sold Price
Sold20212 Thai Akha Tribe belts.A group of two Thai Akha Tribe belts. Decorated with cowrie shells, beads, and coins. Marked on verso. 26 3/4" x 2 1/4". Provenance: The Estate of Giraud V. Foster.The Estate of Giraud V. Foster.See Sold Price
Sold2023A Raffia and Cowrie Shell-Applied Kuba ClothA Raffia and Cowrie Shell-Applied Kuba Cloth mounted. Height 84 1/4 x width 16 1/2 inches.See Sold Price
Sold2017(5) items, African Kuba leather and vegetal ceremonial(5) items, African Kuba leather and vegetal ceremonial belt beaded and decorated with glass trade beads and cowrie shells, 38" long; in addition 4 other accessories included with this lot, each decoraSee Sold Price
Sold2023Vintage African Maasai Kenya cowrie shells glass wired beads leather belt.Vintage African Maasai Kenya cowrie shells glass wired beads leather belt. It measures 29 & 1/2 inches long and leather strap 8 inches long. For measures please refer to the picture taken with a measuSee Sold Price
Sold2019TWO KUBA CLOTHSTWO KUBA CLOTHS Both brown-coloured, woven with cowrie shells and beads to form geometric patterns, (2)See Sold Price
Sold2022African Kuba FluteAfrican Kuba Flute, Democratic Republic of Congo/Zaire, animal horn, cowrie shells and glass beads; h. 15 in., w. 2 3/4 in., d. 2 1/2 in.; on metal stand, overall h. 15 in. Provenance: Davis Gallery ESee Sold Price
Sold2023LOT OF AFRICAN KUBA MASKS(3) HANDMADE MASKS RAFFIA, BEADING, AND COWRIE SHELLS - EACH DEPICTS A FACE - 17 1/2" X 21" (LARGEST) PROVENANCE: UPDATED 2023 TERMS FOR PURCHASING AND SHIPPING OF AUCTION ITEMS. PLEASE READ CAREFULLYSee Sold Price
Sold2021An African Bwoom Royal Mask, Kuba Democratic RepublicAn 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: 11See Sold Price
Sold2022Yoruba Beaded Belt, Nigeria.A Yoruba Beaded Belt. Includes bird, hare, and reptile motifs with beaded loop closure. Beads, cotton, cowrie shells, and thread. Nigeria. 5 1/2" x 47". Condition: Fraying edges, staining to cotton baSee Sold Price
Sold2023Lot of 2 African Tribal Helmet MasksLot of 2 African Tribal Helmet Masks. In the manner of Kuba. Believed to be from Democratic Republic of Congo. Has beads and cowrie shell decoration and metal highlights. One has break on right ear goSee Sold Price
Sold2024Kuba Bushoong Tribal Carved Wood and Beads African Bwoon Helmet Mask #2Ca. last half 20thC. Good with various surface and wood wear throughout. Extensive cowrie shell decorations. This item(s) is used, and will show multiple areas of age appropriate wear and surface lossSee Sold Price
Sold20212 Cowrie Shell Necklaces.A group of two cowrie shell necklaces. ++ Choker necklace with six rows of small shells on twine. Two twine strands are broken. 14". ++ Spiral cord necklace with shells strung together in an invertedSee Sold Price
Sold2022Silvered Hermit Crab Shell & 2 Tiger Cowrie ShellsPartially silvered hermit crab shell with coral stone at base and small silver loop at top (3.75"L x 1.5"W x 1"H); 2 tiger cowrie shells (3"L x 2.25"W x 1.75"H). Condition report: good condition, pleaSee Sold Price
Sold20232 pcs. Pre-Columbian Shell Bead Pendant, N. Mexico, 1-3/4 inch tall2 pcs. Pre-Columbian Shell Bead Pendant, N. Mexico, 1-3/4 inch tallSee Sold Price
Sold2019(2 Pc) Cowry Shell NecklacesDESCRIPTION: Two African Cowry and Beaded necklaces, features two tiers of cowry shells attached by black beaded accents. CIRCA: 20th Century ORIGIN: Africa DIMENSIONS: L. 12" (Closed) L. 7.5" CONDITISee Sold Price
Sold20212 Pcs. Tortoise Shell Eyeglass Chain & Bangle Bracelet2 Pcs. Tortoise Shell Eyeglass Chain & Bangle Bracelet. Size: chain 26 in. length x 3/8 in. ; bangle 2.5 in. x 1/8 in.See Sold Price
Jun 14Crescent City Auction GalleryTwo Shotguns, 20th c., Stevens- L.- Barrel- 31 1/4 in.; Other- L.- Barrel- 26 in. (2 Pcs.)US$250
Jun 13DuMouchellesAfrican, Kuba, Woven Basket Top with Clay Head, Ca. Mid 20th C., H 7" Dia. 6.75"US$30
Jun 14Crescent City Auction GalleryA Pair of Bench Made Knives, 21st c., L.- Longest- Blade- 4 in. (2 Pcs.)US$325
Jun 14Crescent City Auction GalleryA Pair of Camp and Trail Knives, 21st c., L.- Longest- Blade- 5 1/2 in. (2 Pcs.)US$325
Jul 14Taylor & HarrisPair Continental Silver Cowrie Shell Open Salt Cellars George III 18th CenturyUS$400
Jun 07Ethnika Home Decor & AntiquesAfrican Dan Ceremonial Dance Mask Côte d'Ivoire - 11" In. HighUS$100