20th C. Maori Oyster Shell Pectoral, ex-Duke Kahanamoku

Oceania/Polynesia, New Zealand, Maori people, ca. mid 20th century CE. A huge oyster shell pectoral, presented to Duke Kahanamoku (1890-1968) on his trip to New Zealand. The shell has a rich, buttery

A group of 6 Cartier oyster cups. c.mid 20th century. Oyster shells have an outer ring of silver and an etched fish tail. Marked on front "Cartier", 925 and Italy. Approximately 4".

(lot) Native American sterling silver jewelry, signed L.Y. (Louise Yazzie, Navajo, 20th c.), with spiny oyster shell cabochons, including: (1) squash blossom necklace, bench bead strand, fourteen blos

Sarrguemines majolica oyster dish, France, 20th c., foliate and oyster shell design, numbered and marked underfoot, approx 1.5"h, 14"diam, 3.75lbs total Start Price: $80.00

Oceania, New Zealand, ca. 1930s CE. A carved patu (war club), made of dark wood, with inlaid haliotis (abalone) shell forming the eyes of an acrobatic anthropomorphc figure that is on one side. The ha

Native American silver (content unknown) pendant, Betty Joe (Navajo, 20th c.), with turquoise and spiny oyster shell, on an assembled sterling silver beaded necklace, clasp marked 925 Italy, approx 22

20th c. Lamp table having decorative "oyster shell" veneer and brass paw feet. 15" Dia. x 25" Ht..

Japanese figural dolls, early/mid 20th c., traditional crushed bright white oyster shell faces.. Figures in elaborate embroidered vivid textiles. Very attractive figures in very good condition, PLACE

Japanese figural dolls, early/mid 20th c., traditional crushed bright white oyster shell faces.. Figures in elaborate embroidered vivid textiles. Very attractive figures in very good condition, PLACE

South Pacific, Papua New Guinea, Kambanimbit Village, Sepik River, ca. 3rd quarter of the 20th century CE. Very attractive and unusual fiber and bark abstract figure - probably representing a figure i

Oceania, New Zealand, ca. 1930s CE. A carved patu (war club), made of dark wood, with inlaid haliotis (abalone) shell forming a cross motif on one side and the eyes of Janus-faced zoomorphic motifs on

Large Navajo Men's Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet, with Mosaic Inlay late 20th century set with turquoise, spiny oyster, jet, shell, and coral; marked with a conjoined WC STERLING .925cuff width 2 inch

20th century. Having a very nicely cast oyster shell shade centered by light bulb atop brass base. H22" Sold from the collection of a late South Carolina scholar.

Southwest sterling silver pendant, Dan Dodson (Santa Fe, 20th c.), central bezel-set purple spiny oyster shell, framed by turquoise cabochons, on an assembled silver (content unknown) beaded necklace,

Kewa Multi-strand Rolled Turquoise and Inlaid Spiny Oyster Shell Necklace third quarter 20th century not marked necklace length 33 inches, drop length 23 inches, weight 120.3 dwt. From the Collection

Large Zuni Silver and Mosaic Inlay Figural Bolo Tie third quarter 20th century set with shell, spiny oyster, jet, and turquoise; not marked bolo length 38 inches, slide length 7-3/4 inches x width 3-1

Early 20th century Limoges France porcelain oyster dish. In rounded shell shape with scalloped rim, decorated with transfer print florals. Marked to underside. Measures approx. 9" in diameter. Referre

Louis XVI Transition style commode, ex Doris Duke, 19th/20th c., France, shaped breche d'alep marble top over mahogany veneered case with ebony thread inlay, gilt bronze pulls, raised on square taperi

Native American sterling silver cuff bracelet, Thomas Francisco (Navajo, 20th c.), incised border, centering bezel-set spiny oyster shell cabochon, on split shank cuff, plaque: approx 1 5/8"h, 1.5"w,

(lot of 15) Majolica conch and oyster shell tea set, mid 20th c., in green and white glaze, unmarked, comprising: (1) teapot, with chip to lid, approx 4"h; (1) lidded sugar bowl, approx 3.25"h; (1) cr

African Ejagham Headdress, Nigeria, 20th C. Carved wood, fiber, shells and pigment. Provenance: ex-collection of Samir Boro, Cote D'Ivoire. Size: 12'' x 5'' x 8'' (30 x 13 x 20 cm) Height on stand: 14

Oceania, New Zealand, Maori culture, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. Made of dark wood richly carved, decorated with two inlaid abalone shell "eyes", this is a korere, a feeding funnel. When a

Originally offered at $500... Oceania, New Zealand, Maori, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. An expertly carved wooden abstract anthropomorphic wheku face with nacre shell disc eyes. The abstract vis

Assorted beaded and shell objects. 20th century. ++ Belt. DRC, Kongo. ++ Pendant. Mali, Bamana. ++ Shell pectoral. Mali. Provenance: Patrick J. Lusk Collection