Cowry Shell Varieties, C. 1680

Original copper engraving featuring study of cabrits murex shell varieties from Buonanni Curious Works of Nature, Rome, circa 1681. Dimensions: 8.75" L x 6.5" W No Reserve Auction: This is a no reserv

Pair of unique engravings featuring studies of Neptune and cowry shells from Buonanni's Curious Works of Nature, Rome, circa 1681. Displayed in a black wood frame under UV glass. Dimensions: 13.25" L

Original hand-colored lithograph by Schach, circa 1840. Dimensions: 10.25" x 13.25" No Reserve

This is a Crow Native American Indian beaded dress from circa 1920-1930's. The dress is constructed of a early red trade clothe and shows early glass trade seed beadwork along the collar and shoulders

Full title: A Kuba helmet mask (mukenga) with cowrie shells, Congo, 20th C. Description: H 64,5 x L 60 x D 60 cm About this sale: Paul De Grande is one of the major dealers of antique furniture, fine

2 Haka Chin textiles including woman's cotton skirtcloth with cowrie shells, early 20th c., and woman's silk top, Burma, early-mid 20th century. Sizes: 1) 36.5'' x 46'' (93 x 117 cm); 2) 36.5'' x 46''

Continental silver purple Cowry Shell snuff box, 19th Century. Monogrammed "AL" to the underside. Unmarked silver marks. Weight Approx., 48 grams Measures Approx., 3.25 inches x 1.5 inches x 0.75 inch

3 Embroidered Banjara Bags With Cowrie Shells, India, Early 20th C. Ranging in size from 1'0'' x 1'8'' (30 x 51 cm) to 1'4'' x 2'0'' (41 x 61 cm). Provenance: The Carol Summers Collection of Indian Fo

Man's Blanket, Naga People, NE India, early/mid 20th c; cotton, cowry shells, couching. Size: 39'' x 58'' (99 x 147 cm).

Chin cotton coat decorated with buttons and cowry shells, Myanmar, mid 20th C. Size: 45'' x 42.5'' (114 x 108 cm).

Mounted Banjara Textile, India, Mid 20th C. Cotton, cowry shells, mirror-work embroidery (shisheh). Size: 18'' x 12'', 46 x 30 cm (textile); 20'' x 14'', 51 x 36 cm (base). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate

Sudanese basketry food tray, mid 20th c., with cowrie shell clusters to exterior, possibly African, 24" diam, 3lbs Start Price: $20.00

Leather, beaded designs w. attached cowrie shells, beads. Issued: 20th c. Dimensions: 8"C, bracelet

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

2 Banjara Face Masks With Mirrorwork and Cowrie Shells, Rajasthan, India, Early-Mid 20th C. The mirrorwork and cowrie shells were meant to protect the wearer from evil. Size: 1) 13'' x 10'' (33 x 25 c

Wood, grass, cowry shells. Papua New Guinea, 20th C. Height: 50", Width: 13 1/2", Depth: 7 1/2". A large standing female figure carved from hardwood. Large cowry shell eyes and rust colored grass neck

(lot of 2) Decorative items, 20th c., comprising: (1) cowrie shell hanging planter, having eight tiers of concentric rings, approx 16"diam; (1) bamboo frame mirror, centering black painted hinged door

Galla Peoples Wedding Headdress Ankerba, Ethiopia, 20th C. Leather, applied cowrie shells. Exhibited: Fowler Museum of Cultural History, illustrated in the catalogue: Crowning Achievements, figure 5.1

Pikuran Cache Sexe Or Fertility Apron, Framed, Kirdi People, Cameroon, West Africa, 20th C. Beads and cowrie shells on fiber substrate. Size: 15.6"H x 27.5"W (70.5 x 40 cm).PLEASE NOTE: All auction it

Pikuran Cache Sexe Or Fertility Apron, Framed, Kirdi People, Cameroon, West Africa, 20th C. Beads and cowrie shells on fiber substrate. Size: 15.75"H x 27.75"W x 1.75"D (70.5 x 4.5 x 40 cm).PLEASE NOT

2 Kirdi Pikuran Cache Sexe or Fertility Aprons, Kirdi People (Cameroon), 20th C., Beads and Cowrie Shells. Sizes: 1) 7.5"H x 18.5"W (19 x 47 cm); 2) 10"H x 24"W (25.5 x 61 cm).PLEASE NOTE: All auction

2 African Beaded Artifacts: 1) Pikuran Cache Sexe Or Fertility Apron, Kirdi People (Cameroon), 20th C., beads and cowrie shells. Size: 5.25"H x 18"W (13.5 x 46 cm); 2) Yoruba Beaded Bag, West Africa,

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)

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 bee