Sold2023African Namji Carved Figure w Cowries, CameroonCarved wood tribal female figure, standing sculpture inset with metal design on face. The body and hair adorned with cowrie shells, glass and wooden beads, woven fiber cloth, inset shells packed withSee Sold Price
Sold2017Oceanic Tribal Carved & Painted Wood FigureCowrie shells inset as eyes, also with elaborate markings to face; depicted standing on a crescent. 36.5" H. Some wear overall, including a few cracks.See Sold Price
Sold2020A MALIAN DOGON CARVED WOODEN FIGURE, inset with shellA MALIAN DOGON CARVED WOODEN FIGURE, inset with shell decoration to body. 31.5 cm high.See Sold Price
Sold2023Chinese Hinged Hard Wood Mirror BoxChinese Hard Wood Box with bronze hinged cover inset with carved shell & shoushan soapstone figures of 3 Boys under a tree with lock plate lifting to a framed mirror inside cover positioned by a chainSee Sold Price
Sold2021PNG IATMUL CARVED WOOD ANCESTRAL FIGUREPNG IATMUL CARVED WOOD ANCESTRAL FIGUREPapua New Guinea, Middle Sepik River Region, 20th century, Iatmul People. Polychrome decorated, carved wood figure of a standing male with cowry shell inset eyesSee Sold Price
Sold2016Ethnographica: An African Native Tribal carved woodenEthnographica: An African Native Tribal carved wooden figure with cowrie shell eyes. 7 1/2'' highSee Sold Price
Sold2019Sepik Papua New Guinea 48" Wood Ancestral FigureVintage carved wood tribal ancestral figure from the Sepik region in New Guinea. Features a stylized figural form with inlaid cowrie shell eyes and cassowary bird features at the top. Further embellisSee Sold Price
Sold2018Thirteen Carved African Figures in Chinese Basket20th century, (13) small carved African, Nigerian, tribal figures, some with bead and shells. This lot to be sold on day 1, Wednesday, October 3 (Lots 1-948) 9 in. (tallest) From the Complete and ImpSee Sold Price
Sold2016Ethnographica : A native tribal carved wooden fourEthnographica : A native tribal carved wooden four legged stool with remains of inset white shell decoration 10'' wide x 10'' highSee Sold Price
Sold2019Pair African tribal carved wood figuresPair African tribal carved wood figures, 20th c., probably Mossi culture, Burkina Faso, dense heavy wood with inlaid shell eyes, both approx. 29"h x 5.75"w x 4.25"d Provenance: The Arthur and Anita KaSee Sold Price
Sold2021ITALIAN RENAISSANCE REVIVAL FANTASY ROCKING CHAIRItalian Renaissance Revival carved walnut fantasy rocking chair, likely Venetian, 19th c., crest carved with shell, inset padded back, downward scrolled arms with boldly carved winged demi-figure suppSee Sold Price
Sold2023Chinese Russet Jade NecklaceSpecial flat russet jade toggle carved in dancing figure form, suspended on a necklace with a enameled shell pendant inset with pearl. 1.87inch L, 1.6inch W (jade size).See Sold Price
Sold2017Tall African Figure of a MonkeyTall African carved wood figure of a monkey, possibly of the Baule, Côte d'Ivoire; wearing a braided necklace with inset cowrie shells; H: 36 1/2" (approx.)See Sold Price
Sold2017Tall Elaborate African FigureTall elaborate African carved wood figure; possibly of the Igbo, Nigeria; seated maternity figure, with young at her feet; her headdress showing inset cowrie shells; H: 36 1/2" (approx.)See Sold Price
Sold2017Two Kongo FiguresTwo African Kongo, Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood figures; each standing atop a split drum; one with inset cowrie shell to stomach; H: 17 3/4" (taller, approx.)See Sold Price
Sold2017Songye Carved Wood Janus FigureAfrican Songye, Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood janus figure; of male and female form; each face exhibiting inset cowrie shell eyes, and typical grooved linear patterning; H: 16" (See Sold Price
Sold2017Songye Carved Wood Janus FigureAfrican Songye, Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood janus figure; of male and female form; each face exhibiting inset cowrie shell eyes, and typical grooved linear patterning; H: 16" (See Sold Price
Sold2022Kandangai PNG Food HookA large Papua New Guinea food hook from Kandangai Village, Sepik River, East Sepik Province. Carved wooden figure with dark painted finish, featuring a standing male with inset spiral carved shell eyeSee Sold Price
Sold2021African Carved and Painted Wood FigureAfrican Carved and Painted Wood Figure, standing figure with inset shell eyes and large carved ear ornaments, on fitted wood base. Dimensions: 9 in.h. x 3 in.w. Condition: Normal age based wear.See Sold Price
Sold2021Group of 8 African tribal figuresLot 182 Group of 8 African tribal figures height (tallest): 16 inches Provenance: from a private New York collection lot includes eight decorative painted and carved wood figures, two with shell garmSee Sold Price
Sold2016Maori Carved Wood Figural Tiki New ZealandSigned Maori Carved Wood Figure,Tiki, New Zealand Signed Polynesian carved Maori Tiki figure with Paua shell inset eyes Signature: View signature on side Hand carved and signed by the artist DimensionSee Sold Price
Sold2021Sepik River Ancestor sculpture Ex Museum of OdditiesA Carved wooden ancestor effigy with inset cowrie shell eyes, woven rope adornment and an encrusted surface suggesting some age. Sepik river region, Papua New Guinea. Measures 14.75 inches tall. ProveSee Sold Price
Sold2023Antique Dance Mask from GuatemalaA finely carved wooden dance mask with incised designs, painted facial features and nut shell's inset into the eyes. Guatemala, central America. The mask measures 8 x 6 inches.See Sold Price
Sold2022TRIBAL MASKcarved and painted wood mask with inset shells; Provenance: The Estate of Henry and Lillian Mosauer; 4 1/2 inches wide; 4 inches deep; 24 1/2 inches highSee Sold Price
May 06Hudson Valley Auctioneers LLC Beacon NYAfrican lot, carved figures, masks, shell decorated Ethiopian gourd shaped vessel with lid, Senufo$20(1 bid)
3 days LeftClaydon Auctioneers LtdEthnographic / Native / Tribal: An African carved wood figure modelled as a male farmer with a£50
4 days LeftFreeman's | HindmanA Georgian silver-mounted mother-of-pearl snuff box and gold-mounted carved shell cameo brooch,$200
3 days LeftClaydon Auctioneers LtdEthnographic / Native / Tribal : An African carved soapstone sculpture depicting a stylised female£50
May 05Succetti GalleryAntique right facing woman carved angel skin conch shell cameo unmounted cab.$40