Sold2022Iatmul Bush Spirit Mask, Papua New GuineaIatmul Bush Spirit Mask, Papua New Guinea. Carved wood, pigment, cane cowrie shells. Size: 20'' x 10'' x 4'' (51 x 25 x 10 cm). Property from the Jim and Kit Horne Collection.See Sold Price
Sold2021Indian Banjara Decorative Horse TextilesA grouping of Indian Banjara textile wedding horse decorations. Pieces have various types of material sewn into them including mirror, silk floss cowrie shells, metal tassels, etc. These were used toSee Sold Price
Sold2023LARGE UPPER SEPIK, PAPUA, NEW GUINEA PLANK MASK, MID-20TH C.Carved Wood Wall Hanger, painted with ocher and lime and having cowrie shells as eyes, a bird in flight superimposed on the forehead, circa 1960s, Roughly 31" x 15" x 5 1/2". Worn, weathered.See Sold Price
Sold20216 JAPANESE NETSUKESLot 6 assorted old Japanese carved netsukes to 2.75 in tall: woman with hat and red sun; pot bellied man; old man with cane; etc. Couple are signed PEM (repro).See Sold Price
Sold2022Oceanic tribal wood carvings: two canes / walking sticks and figural statue 42"H x 5 1/4"W (largest)Oceanic tribal wood carvings: two canes / walking sticks and figural statue Canes with serpents, birds, animal figures encircling the cane. Carved figure with cowry shell eyes ad feathers for hair. 42See Sold Price
Sold2018AFRICAN BEADED WALL HANGING TALISMANS (3)Bead work and cowrie shells on cloth; decorated with animals, masks, etc; normal wear; L-48-60"; G-VGSee Sold Price
Sold2021Taino Anthropic full figure lime potTaino Anthropic full figure lime pot. Lime vessels were used to mix powder shell with cohoba. The mixture activated the psychoactive drug bufotenine contained in cohoba. This example is exceptionallySee Sold Price
Sold2023Oceanic bamboo lime container & spatulaOceanic 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: PrSee Sold Price
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
Sold2024Pot Holder (Indhoni), Rajastan, India, 20th C.Pot Holder (Indhoni), Rajastan, India, 20th C. Cotton and cowrie shells. Indhoni were used by Indian women to balance a pot of water on the top of their head to transport it. This piece could have beeSee Sold Price
Sold2023EXOTIC SHELL LOT - GIANT CLAM, ABALONE, CONCHStaghorn & brain coral fragments, cowry shells, nautilus, moon snails, various clam & snail, beach rocks, geodes, etc. Giant clam measures 5 x 16 1/2 x 11 inches.See Sold Price
Sold20192 East African VesselsTwo 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 conSee Sold Price
Sold20212 African Beadwork PanelsWith cowrie shells and multi-dimensional detailing of figures, lizards, birds, etc. Great workmanship. 67" and 49". Probably Yoruba, possibly from a larger vestment.See Sold Price
Sold2021Asian Object AssortmentAsian Object Assortment Over (50) items including a wire inlaid wood cane having cloisonne attachments, turquoise beads set into head, chain and rubber tip; (11) itemsSee Sold Price
Sold2018Large Lot of Antique & Vintage Silver Plate ItemsLarge Lot of Antique & Vintage Silver Plate Items. Including figural items. Shell tray, champagne bucket, floral motif pot, strawberry bowl, water pitcher, basket, etc. Various ages and makers.See Sold Price
Sold202412 Vintage Carved Tiger Cowrie Seashells.12 Vintage Carved Tiger Cowrie Seashells. Carved and polished shells with sailfish, panther, camel, bird of prey, Sagittarius, etc. Average size 3"l.See Sold Price
Sold2022LOT TO INCLUDECAST IRON POT, DOLPHIN SCULPTURE, HARLEQUIN HEAD, TRUMPET, BASEBALL MIT, 2 STONEWARE BOTTLES, 2 ESKIMO NODDERS, 2 CANES,2 FIGURES, WOODEN GAME PCS, AN ABACUS, ETC.See Sold Price
Sold2022A Chinese blue and white lime pot for the Thai market, 19th C.Full title: A Chinese blue and white lime pot for the Thai market, 19th C. Description: H.: 16,5 cm - Dia.: 15 cm The absence of a condition report does not imply that a lot is in perfect condition. PSee Sold Price
Sold2016Vietnamese Antique Lime-Pot( 17th-18th Century)A Beautiful Vietnamese lime-pots 17th - 18th Century. 100 % Guarantee. " The Vietnamese regarded the lime-pot as a culture object. The Lime-pot confirms the independent spirit, creativity , and sensibSee Sold Price
Sold2024Lot of Metal Items incl Copper, etc. Includes hot Chocolate Pot, etcLot of Metal Items incl Copper, etc. Includes hot Chocolate Pot, copper side handle coffee pot, etcSee Sold Price
Sold202319TH CENTURY BRONZE DORE 6 LITE CHANDELIER W/DOLPHINS, SEA SHELLS ETC.19TH CENTURY BRONZE DORE 6 LITE CHANDELIER W/DOLPHINS, SEA SHELLS ETC.See Sold Price
Sold202414k Yellow Gold Citrine and Emerald Encrusted Cowrie Shell Pin Brooch14k Yellow Gold Citrine and Emerald Encrusted Cowrie Shell Pin Brooch. One large round cut citrine measuring 13.3mm. The body with the cowrie with alternating smaller round cut citrine jewels along wiSee Sold Price
Sold2024A group of three silver-mounted cowrie shell snuffboxes,A group of three silver-mounted cowrie shell snuffboxes, late 18th to early 19th century, the first engraved with the crest of the House of Sutherland, Dunrobin Castle, 6.5cm long, the second engravedSee Sold Price
3 days LeftJohn McInnis Auctioneers,LLCSILVER MOUNTED COWRY SNUFF BOX w/ ARTICULATED FISH$375(6 bids)
May 16Western Trading PostLarge Group of Miscellaneous Artifacts, Broken Pots, Shards, Etc. From Mr. Sipe's Collection$125(2 bids)
May 19Lodestar AuctionsVintage African Tribal Carved Wood Cane Walking Stick of Man & Snake$26(2 bids)
May 19Lodestar AuctionsVintage Black Metal & Brass Handle Walking Stick Cane w/ Hidden Whiskey Flasks$25(1 bid)
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Jun 06Austin Auction Gallery(8) PETER MCDOUGALL (B.1952) SWIRL & MILLEFIORI ART GLASS PAPERWEIGHTS$150(1 bid)