Tibet Cowry Shell in Nickel Amulets

Egyptian amethyst Cowrie shell amulet 2055 - 1650 BC. In the early Egyptian history these Cowrie shells (amulets) were worn by young girls to protect their fertility. Amethyst 10 x 8 x 5 mm No Reserve

Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasties 18 to 20, ca. 1570 to 1070 BC. Cowrie shell-shaped amulet, serving a purpose similar to that of a scarab, made of faience, a type of glass paste, upper section nicely-inc

Well made piece

Well made piece

Woman's cap (Tjubetejka) with a domed finial (Gupba), Uzbekistan or Turkestan, mid-late 20th century, executed in silk, cotton, glass, nickel silver, and cowrie shells, of domed form with a metal fini

Tribal Hunting Hat. Mali. Of human hair, cowrie shells and horns, with attached amulet pouch containing small bones. Size: 17" x 12" x 12" (43 x 30 x 30 cm). Provenance: Private Virginia collection.

Size: Height 13.5 cm - Width 2.6 cm. Weight 0.3 kg. Materials: Agate mosaic gem, shell, gZi beads, Tibetan silver (alloy of tin with copper or zinc) gilded filigree. Condition: Appears to have a class

African Keaka Double Figure Amulet, Southwestern Cameroon, wood, leather, seed pods, cowrie shell, string and thread, h. 2 1/2 in., w. 2 1/4 in., d. 5/8 in.; with fitted metal stand, overall h. 3 3/4

**First Time At Auction** Ancient Egypt, New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, ca. 1479 to 1425 BCE. A faience glazed steatite cowroid (cowrie-shell-shaped) with the royal cartouche of Tutmosis III. This was a f

Papua New Guinea Mid Sepik Sawos Amulet Mask (Mid-20th Century)carved wood, natural pigments, cowrie shells depicting spirit figure with polychrome geometric pattern carved and painted on the face.

Group of Banjara Amulets/Trappings, India, Mid 20th C. Cotton, mirror-work, cowrie shells. Ranging in Size from: 53" (135 cm). Length to 8'' x 8'' (20 x 20 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Collection,

Group of Banjara Amulets/Trappings, India, Mid 20th C. Cotton, mirror-work, cowrie shells. Ranging in Size from: 6'' x 7'' (15 x 18 cm) to 11'' x 3'' (28 x 8 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Collection

DESCRIPTION: Persian ceremonial garment decorated with a central silver amulet surrounded by silver discs, semi-precious stones, cowry shells, bells, and beads all woven into the fabric or hung from t

Collar. Tibet. Early 20th century. Textile set with carnelian, cowries, turquoise shell and other stones. Approx. 30" long.

Tibet. Himalayan tribes 1910/1920. Amulet Stone Pendant, Turtle shell shape. Extremely fine. Rare. 52 gr. - 5 x 3,8 x 2 cm

A COWRY SHELL AND SILVER SPICE CONTAINER. Germany c. 1820. Engraved in Hebrew: "A GIFT TO OUR TEACHER RABBI WOLF MEROVITZ AV HA BES DIN OF THE HOLY COMMUNITY OF OKSIN" in Hebrew and "EIN GESCHENDE VON

Scottish sterling silver Cowry Shell snuff box, George III 1799. Monogrammed "JK 1799" to the gilt interior. Hallmarked PA to the interior rim. Weight Approx., 78 grams Measures Approx., 3.5 inches x

John Kiedder Scottish cowry shell silver mounted snuff box, 1785. Hand chased intricate armorial crest with a lion to the underside with an indistinguishable monogram. Hallmark to the interior, 18th C

Title: Egyptian Two Cornelian Sea Shell Amulets, New Kingdom Date/Origin: Egypt, New Kingdom, c. 1550-1070 B.C. Description: Of red cornelian, realistically carved with all details, drilled for suspen

Two French Shell-Encrusted Lidded Boxes and a Pair of Cowry Shell Covered Baskets  20TH CENTURY Larger box, height 5 x 10 1/2 inches x 7 inches; Basket, height 9 1/2 x diameter 13 inches. Boxes, Anti

William Pitts London sterling silver Cowry Shell snuff box, George III 1807. Hand chased leaves to the silver underside. Gilt interior. William Pitts sterling silver hallmarks dated to 1807. Weight Ap

English Sterling Silver Cowry Shell Snuff Box George III 1807. Gilt interior. English silver date marks for 1807, although no maker mark. Weight Approx., 48.45 grams Measures Approx., 2.75 inches x 2

William Potter London sterling silver Cowry Shell snuff box, George III 1775. Monogrammed "BC" to the silver underside. Gilt interior. William Potter sterling silver hallmarks dated to 1775. Weight Ap

Scottish cowry shell and silver mounted snuff box, unmarked, 18th C., original owner's name engraved on silver portion, 1 1/4" x 2 1/4" x 3 1/4"