Neptune & Cowry Shells, C. 1680, Pair

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

Oceania, Papua New Guinea, Middle Sepik River, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A pair of hand-carved wooden crocodile figures, each with a horned nose and deeply inlaid cowrie shell eyes. The bodies

CAMEROON, AFRICAN, CLAY, RAFFIA, PIGMENT, COWRIE SHELLS, BEADS AND METAL PAIR OF MALE FIGURES 19TH C. H 11" W 3" D 4" Comprised of earthenware, shells, feathers, pigment and plant fiber. Each presente

Two Carved Decorative Horns with Cast Bronze End Pieces, Cameroon, late 19th to early 20th c., having a tar and cowrie shell joint, featuring ranks of carved human figures with a full-round finial fig

A group of six Yoruba wooden figures. West Africa. 20th century. ++ Janus style mask. 7 1/2" x 5 1/2" x 3 1/2". ++ Abeokuta figure ++ 2 Figures. 15" x 3" x 2 3/4". ++ Ibeji pair with cowrie shell vest

French, 19th century,. Pair of parcel gilt and patinated bronze mythological sweetmeat dishes in the renaissance taste, each having a shell-form body surmounted by Neptune, supported by the figure of

Pair of French Sevres porcelain table lamps, 19th century, fronts and backs embellished with cameo designs showing figure, shell, putti and water motif, on celestial blue ground, with Neptune head-for

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

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

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

For your consideration is this pair of Nigerian African cowrie shell basket bowls. The bowls show layers of white cowrie shells and brown and speckled cowrie shells that are interwoven with fishing li

wood, colour pigments, glass beads, coconut discs, fabric, cowrie shells, Very nice pair of figures with heavily rubbed facial features, wearing heavy wide overcoat with cowrie shell trim. H: 28 cm /

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''

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

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

Possibly English; 19th century. Pair large tiger cowrie shell master salts with silver mounts, each with three shell formed feet. Unmarked. 1 3/4" x 2 7/8" & 1 7/8"x 3". Standard shipping to the conti

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

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

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

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

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