(2 pcs) Kuba 'mpaan' and belt with cowrie shells

Kuba Peoples, (6) beaded belts and panels, DR Congo, cowry shells and beads on cloth, includes 4 belts and two small rectangular panels, 7.5"l x 2.5"w (panel), 49"l x 1.5"w (longest belt) Provenance:

Both pieces look to be in Very Good condition. The centerpiece sculpture resembles a group of flowers. It measures 13 3/4" tall. The mat or trivet measures 13 3/4" in diameter. In-House Shipping is Av

A group of two Kuba objects. 20th century. ++ A Kuba style wooden helmet mask. 15" x 10" x 10". ++ A Kuba ceremonial hat decorated with cowrie shells and beads. Bakuba. Congo. 7" x 6" x 6". Condition:

2pcs Figural Wood Sculptures. Decorated with glass seed beads and cowry shells. Each mounted on Lucite Base.-- Dimensions: H: 32 inches: W: 6.5 inches: D: 4.25 inches ---

Kuba Peoples, (6) bead and cowry shell belts, Leather decorated with beading and cowry shell designs, 77"l (largest) Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC Notes/Literature: P

Two African MasksOne probably Kuba with cowry shells and beads, the other Holo or Suku with fiber beard.Losses, wear, surface distress.17-1/2"h

Kuba Peoples, (7) beaded cloth belts, DR Congo, raffia, beads, cowry shells, various lengths Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC Notes/Literature: Professor of Chinese Art

A group of two Thai Akha Tribe belts. Decorated with cowrie shells, beads, and coins. Marked on verso. 26 3/4" x 2 1/4". Provenance: The Estate of Giraud V. Foster.The Estate of Giraud V. Foster.

A Raffia and Cowrie Shell-Applied Kuba Cloth mounted. Height 84 1/4 x width 16 1/2 inches.

(5) items, African Kuba leather and vegetal ceremonial belt beaded and decorated with glass trade beads and cowrie shells, 38" long; in addition 4 other accessories included with this lot, each decora

Vintage African Maasai Kenya cowrie shells glass wired beads leather belt. It measures 29 & 1/2 inches long and leather strap 8 inches long. For measures please refer to the picture taken with a measu

TWO KUBA CLOTHS Both brown-coloured, woven with cowrie shells and beads to form geometric patterns, (2)

African Kuba Flute, Democratic Republic of Congo/Zaire, animal horn, cowrie shells and glass beads; h. 15 in., w. 2 3/4 in., d. 2 1/2 in.; on metal stand, overall h. 15 in. Provenance: Davis Gallery E

(3) HANDMADE MASKS RAFFIA, BEADING, AND COWRIE SHELLS - EACH DEPICTS A FACE - 17 1/2" X 21" (LARGEST) PROVENANCE: UPDATED 2023 TERMS FOR PURCHASING AND SHIPPING OF AUCTION ITEMS. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

An African Bwoom Royal Mask, Kuba Democratic Republic of Congo, 20th Century, Having carved wood, copper, glass beadwork, cowrie shells, raffia, seed pods, fabric and animal hair. H: 22 W: 8 1/2 D: 11

A Yoruba Beaded Belt. Includes bird, hare, and reptile motifs with beaded loop closure. Beads, cotton, cowrie shells, and thread. Nigeria. 5 1/2" x 47". Condition: Fraying edges, staining to cotton ba

Lot of 2 African Tribal Helmet Masks. In the manner of Kuba. Believed to be from Democratic Republic of Congo. Has beads and cowrie shell decoration and metal highlights. One has break on right ear go

Ca. last half 20thC. Good with various surface and wood wear throughout. Extensive cowrie shell decorations. This item(s) is used, and will show multiple areas of age appropriate wear and surface loss

A group of two cowrie shell necklaces. ++ Choker necklace with six rows of small shells on twine. Two twine strands are broken. 14". ++ Spiral cord necklace with shells strung together in an inverted

Partially silvered hermit crab shell with coral stone at base and small silver loop at top (3.75"L x 1.5"W x 1"H); 2 tiger cowrie shells (3"L x 2.25"W x 1.75"H). Condition report: good condition, plea

2 pcs. Pre-Columbian Shell Bead Pendant, N. Mexico, 1-3/4 inch tall

DESCRIPTION: Two African Cowry and Beaded necklaces, features two tiers of cowry shells attached by black beaded accents. CIRCA: 20th Century ORIGIN: Africa DIMENSIONS: L. 12" (Closed) L. 7.5" CONDITI

2 Pcs. Tortoise Shell Eyeglass Chain & Bangle Bracelet. Size: chain 26 in. length x 3/8 in. ; bangle 2.5 in. x 1/8 in.

An old African beaded belt, with cowrie shells, black, white, blue and red small beads. Dimensions: 38" L (w/o braided tie cords at ends) Provenance: Ex. Collection, Hudson, NY