Carved Victorian Cowrie Shells

19th 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 fun

19th 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.

19th c. Carved Tiger Cowrie, possibly a giveaway item associated with the English steamship "Great Eastern" (launched in 1858, set on its maiden voyage in 1859), shell carving includes an image and st

Carved Victorian Shell Cameo Brooch: Gold Filled measuring 1.5 x 1.25". Mountain design in background

A carved wooden Mirror board with ancestor face, carved cowrie shells and old mirror inside. Such objects are exceedingly rare and were presumably used in divination ceremonies. Tiv peoples, Nigeria,

A carved wooden Mirror board with ancestor face, carved cowrie shells and old mirror inside. Such objects are exceedingly rare and were presumably used in divination ceremonies. Tiv peoples, Nigeria,

A carved wooden mask decorated with carved cowrie shell designs and classic large oval eyes, and painted with a brilliant red mineral pigment. This mask was not a dance mask, it was made as a hut deco

Large, finely carved Victorian shell cameo brooch with scene of a classical couple, bird, cornucopea, and moon. Fancy solid gold frame. Size: 2.5 x 2.5 inches. No marks.

carved wood mounted to a low metal plate, the pregnant subject with an open-mouthed agonized expression, a relief carved cowrie shell necklace is at her shoulders while her head and pubis are topped w

Hand carved; cowrie shell eyes. Used in Malagan ceremonies. Malagan ceremonies are traditional cultural events that take place in New Guinea where malagan carvings are used mortuary rituals. Issued: 2

THE LOT INCLUDES A WELL CARVED VICTORIAN SHELL CAMEO, DEPICTING GIRL IN THE VILLAGE, 1.6" TALL, IT WAS TESTED ELECTRONICALLY AND SHOWS AS 9CT GOLD. A GOLD FILLED SHELL CAMEO, MEASURING 1.4" IN LENGTH,

THE LOT INCLUDES A WELL CARVED VICTORIAN SHELL CAMEO, DEPICTING GIRL IN THE VILLAGE, 1.6" TALL, AN EDWARDIAN SHELL CAMEO DEPICTING THE GODDESS FLORA, 1.75" TALL, SILVER FRAMED. THE LOT INCLUDES TW UNF

Including gold filled band, Swank, Hickok and Anson tie bars, gold filled chain, gold tone perfume bottle charm belt, carved cowry shell necklace, 1939 bowling pendant, Germany palm tree pendant, Spei

This lot includes: (1) White Coral Cluster on on Sea Rock Base. Is in good condition with no known damage. Is approx 7" x 6" x 8". (1) Hand carved cowry shell with a fish and "St Croix" logo. Shell is

Late 19th to early 20th century. Four early 20th Dan old masks in lot. Kuba peoples or Luba, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa. 15 inches x 11 inches. Good condition.

(lot of 2) African tribal carved wood masks, including: (1) of elongated form, with protruding elements at sides, approx 20"h, 9.5"w, 5.25"d; (1) having cowrie shell ornamented headdress, approx 13"h,

(lot of 2) West African face masks, both likely Dan, Liberia, including: (1) having braided hair, eye slits with applied metal, and carved nose and mouth, over cowrie shell accents, approx 11"h, 7"w;

Antique Hand Carved Tiger Cowry Shell Pendant. Cameo carved with a Birmingham ship anchor. Measures 2 inches in length.

Yoruba Eshu charm figure, ex. J.J. Klejman, 20th c., Yoruba Egba Peoples, Nigeria, carved wood, cowrie shells strung on hide cord, remnants of blue paint, on custom wood and metal stand, see #2 on att

African Toma Horned Reliquary, Liberia. Carved wood, cowrie shells, fabric and rafia. Provenance: Collection of Allan Stone, New York. Size: 51'' x 23'' x 4'' (130 x 58 x 10 cm). Please Note: There Ar

AN AFRICAN WOOD SCULPTURE OF A STANDING MAN, DENGESE FIGURE, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO, MID 20TH CENTURY, carved wood, cowrie shells, raffia cloth, glass beads, metals, and twine. Height: 20" W

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

ANTIQUE AFRICAN, SUDAN, INLAID SWORD WITH CARVED WOOD/COWRIE SHELL MOUNTED SCABBARD. LENGTH 40"

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.