Lot of Vintage Mid-20th Century Abalone Shell Beads, c. 1940-1960

This exquisite collection of platter-shaped beads, made from caramelized, orange, and verde marron garnet, agate, carnelian, amber, and amethyst. Dating back to the Mid-20th Century (c. 1940-1960), it

Brass desk box with inlaid abalone shell exterior. Parrot design to lid. Mahogany lined interior. Stamped MEXICO TAXCO. Mid 20th C. Excellent condition with no losses. 1 3/8" H x 4 5/8" x 3 5/8" appro

African Kuba Headdress, DRC, Early/Mid 20th C. Fabric, cowrie shells, beads and plant fiber. Size: 5.5'' x 8.5'' x 8.5'' (14 x 22 x 22 cm); Height on Stand: 11" (28 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Col

Ethnographic Lot, Mid 20th C. Antique North African Shell Necklace on Hand Strung Macrame Strand. Size: 4.75'' x 5.75'' x 1.75'' (12 x 15 x 4 cm); and a Sumba "Tobong" Wood Box, Indonesia, Early 20th

2 African Fali (Bana Giuli) Cache Sexe Aprons, Cameroon, Mid 20th C. Glass beads, cowrie shells, cotton. Size: Panels: 1) 4'' x 6'', (10 x 15 cm); 2) 7.5'' x 15'', (19 x 38 cm)

Category: Beads and Jewelry Components This lot features a collection of vibrant Venetian Chevron beads, renowned for their intricate multi-layered glasswork and bold colors, characteristic of early 2

(lot of 13) French faience oyster service, St Clement, mid 20th c., having shell-shaped wells, centered lemon half, marked underfoot, including: (1) serving platter, small chip to rim, approx 15"diam,

Four African Kirdi Cache Sexe Aprons, Cameroon,Early/Mid 20th C. Beads, plant fiber and cowrie shells. Ranging in Size from: 4.5'' x 5'', 11 x 13 cm (object); 10'' x 11'', 25 x 28 cm (stretcher) to 7'

COLLECTION OF VINTAGE MEXICAN STERLING SILVER JEWELRYMexico, mid-20th century, silver. Vintage examples including a pair of hammered bracelets, squash blossom set, abalone shell inset butterfly brooch

Torbjörn Ahlström, Attribution Mid 20th Century Pair of Lounge Chairs Finland, c. 1960 polychromed wood, upholstery with manufacturer's label H 27 x W 31 x D 27 inches This lot is located in

Native American, Pacific Northwest, United States or Canada, Haida or Tlingit peoples, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A beautiful handmade wool felt and beaded satchel, with an appliqued abstract m

(lot of 2) English Georgian style mahogany wall mirrors, mid 20th c., shaped frame, shell crest, centering flat mirror plate, (one) with hunter and dog, approx 31"h, 14", (one) with floral still life,

Date: 19th - mid 20th C AD Material: cloth, beads, silver alloy Provenance: Obtained from an old British collection; Purchased from a private London collector, acquired between 1960-1990. Dimensions:

Date: 19th - mid 20th C AD Material: cloth, beads, silver alloy Provenance: Obtained from an old British collection; Purchased from a private London collector, acquired between 1960-1990. Dimensions:

Date: 19th - mid 20th C AD Material: cloth, beads, silver alloy Provenance: Obtained from an old British collection; Purchased from a private London collector, acquired between 1960-1990. Dimensions:

Sumba Ikat Textile With Shell/Bead Work. Sumba ikat textile with supplemental patterning and nassa shell and bead embellishments, Indonesia, mid 20th c. Size: 10'' x 18'' (25 x 46 cm).

Lot of 7 pieces of vintage jewelry, including a mesh purse. Ca. late 19th - mid 20th century. Two shell cameo brooches, two other brooches / pins, three stick pins, one pendant, and Art Deco mesh purs

Collector's Lot of Vintage Samoan and Oceanic Clubs, Early-Mid 20th C. Various tropical hardwood. Size: ranging from 38'' x 3'' (97 x 7 cm) to 47'' x 3'' (119 x 9 cm).

Misc. lot of silver plate, metal and abalone flatware, 20th c. incl; 12 Abalone shell mounted dinner knives, 2 Abalone mounted fruit knives, 6 silver plated salt spoons, 2 English silver plate salt ca

Vintage Ethnographic Collector's Lot, Mid 20th C. African carved wood figures. Size: 1) 5'' x 2'' x 3'' (13 x 6 x 8 cm); 2) 3'' x 1'' x 2'' (8 x 4 x 5 cm); 3) 23'' x 23'' x 9'' (58 x 58 x 23 cm).

Vintage Ethnographic Collector's Lot, Mid 20th C. African carved wood figures. Size: Ranging from: 4'' x 1'' x 1'' (10 x 4 x 3 cm) to 9'' x 3'' x 2'' (22 x 8 x 6 cm).

Lot of (2) Vintage Terracotta Vessels, early to mid-20th c., incl: Shipibo Amazon Region Peruvian bowl, with polychrome geometric decoration to shoulder, signed "Shipibo" on base, 5 3/4" high, 9 1/2"

(lot of 2) Vintage gilt metal magazine racks, mid 20th c., including: (1) faux bamboo frame, approx 16.5"h, 18.75"l, 9"w, (1) with stylized dolphins, smoked glass panes, approx 20.5"h, 23"l, 13.25"w;

Lot of (3) Vintage Cast Iron Hare Figures, mid-20th c., including: Moon gazing rabbit, 6" high; Standing rabbit, 8" high; and (2) Piece recumbent rabbit, (with separate front legs piece), 5" high. Wel