Sold2021Pearl-shell ornament "riji" or "jakoli" - Australia,shell (mostly "gold lip" - Pinctada maxima), red ochre, human hair, Pearl-shell ornaments were manufactured (and generally engraved) in the Kimberley region on the northeast coast, from shells obtaineSee Sold Price
Sold2015A Finely Carved Pearl Shell (riji jakoli) WesternA Finely Carved Pearl Shell (riji jakoli) Western Australia (early twentieth century) carved pearl shell and natural earth pigments 17.5 cm high PROVENANCE Private CollectSee Sold Price
Sold2022Mother of pearl shell belt buckle carvedAntique belt buckle with shell mother of pearl design carved with scene and in metal custom setting. About 6 inches - extremely unusual.See Sold Price
Sold2021VINTAGE CARVED MOTHER OF PEARL SHELL ROSEBROOCH WITH PEARL PLUS CARVED SHELL BELT ACCESSORY-BEAUTIFUL ONE OF A KIND PIECES!See Sold Price
Sold2020A Mwai mask Papua New GuineaA Mwai mask Papua New Guinea, thin and with perhaps 200 small shells, some human hair set into a clay pack atop the wood, a well carved frigate bird depicted at the bottom, age and use uncertain as isSee Sold Price
Sold2023Large dollLarge Northwest Coast wood carved doll with movable arms and legs, human hair, shell eyes, good cond, ca, early 20th centurySee Sold Price
Sold201745pcs ASSORTED RHINESTONE & CRYSTAL JEWELRY LOT -45pcs ASSORTED RHINESTONE & CRYSTAL JEWELRY LOT - Includes earrings, bracelets, pins, hair pick, belt and necklaces; in gold and silver tones, metal, crystal, shell, pearl and more - Condition: Age apSee Sold Price
Sold2021Group of Four African Carved Wood Items, 20th c.,Group of Four African Carved Wood Items, 20th c., Chiwara, Mali, consisting of a harvest ceremonial headdress, of antelope form, with a basket hat and human hair and cowrie shell decoration; a headdreSee Sold Price
Sold201614 KT Yellow Gold Carved Cameo & Pearl Pendant14 KT Yellow Gold Carved Cameo & Pearl PendantA very unusual carved shell cameo depicting a lovely woman with grape leaves in her hair. The bottom adorned with star form with pearls. 1 5/8" long ProveSee Sold Price
Sold2023ANTIQUE / VINTAGE SHELL / MOTHER-OF-PEARL BELT OR DRESS BUCKLES, LOT OF 27ANTIQUE / VINTAGE SHELL / MOTHER-OF-PEARL BELT OR DRESS BUCKLES, LOT OF 27, each one or two-part form with shell / mother-of-pearl and applied metal clasps, including many with carved decoraSee Sold Price
Sold2018Two Carved Shell Cameos.Two Carved Shell Cameos. One depicting a recumbent woman, and the other a woman in profile with roses throughout her hair. Together with a mother-of-pearl carved cameo (1.4" x 1.6") Larger shell cameoSee Sold Price
Sold2022A RUSSIAN SHELL GEMSTONES ENAMEL HAIR COMBA Russian hair comb carved of natural shell materials, decorated with a gilt silver plaque depicting two sitting griffins with an oval decoration between them. The rim is decorated with pearls, the ceSee Sold Price
Sold2024Zuni Sterling Silver Inlaid Chief's Head Bolo Tie, Ralph QuamDESCRIPTION: A very detailed and large Chief's Head bolo piece attributed to Ralph Quam. Carved onyx hair, patterned shell headdress and feathers, detailed silver, turquoise, and mother of pearl. 1960See Sold Price
Sold2022Teddy Weahkee, Attributed (Zuni, 1890-1965) Carved Antler FetishTeddy Weahkee, Attributed (Zuni, 1890-1965) Carved Antler Fetish human figure wearing a turquoise, coral, and shell belt height 6 inches From the Collection of David RoddaSee Sold Price
Sold2019Antique 19th C 10kt Gold Seed Pearl & Cameo BroochAntique 19th C 10kt Gold Seed Pearl & Cameo Brooch. Tests at 10kt. Hand carved shell portrait cameo Cult of Bacchus w grapes in hair w seed pearl halo. Measures just over 1 inch in length.See Sold Price
Sold2019Mexican Colonial Carved Coconut Shell BankMexican Colonial Carved Coconut Shell Bank----Possible from the 19th c. or earlier. The shell was carved overall with several panels depicting humans and botanical motifs, has mother-of-pearl eyes. ThSee Sold Price
Sold2022Carved Shell Cameo Brooch/PendantThis is a (stamped and electronically tested) 14 karat yellow gold vintage carved cameo brooch/pendant. The cameo features an elegant woman with pearls in her hair and a strand of pearls aroundSee Sold Price
Sold2023African Bamileke Nkougan Court Dance Mask, CameroonAfrican Bamileke Nkougan Court Dance Mask, Cameroon. Horn, vegetal fiber, cowrie shells, human hair and textile. In the Bamana Kingdom, the unique masked dance called Nkougan is performed by a secretSee Sold Price
Sold2023Antique Hand Carved Mother of Pearl Shell of Mary and GabrielA late 19th century highly detailed hand carved mother of pearl shell with scene of Mary and the Angel Gabriel. It features lovely reticulated floral and vine decoration. Made in Bethlehem. Measures 7See Sold Price
Sold2024A VERY LARGE COLLECTION OF 19TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL CARVED MOTHER OF PEARL SHELLS in various forms aA VERY LARGE COLLECTION OF 19TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL CARVED MOTHER OF PEARL SHELLS in various forms and sizes. Largest 24 cm x 20 cm. (qty)See Sold Price
Sold2021MID-LATE 1700's WOOD DOLL.28" Early wood Doll mid- 1700's-1775. Doll has a round wooden head with gesso covering, inset glass eyes, dotted eye openings and eyebrows, carved ears, honey blonde human hair wig. Jointed wood bodySee Sold Price
Sold2022Antique diamond, tortoise shell, seed pearl hair accessTwo antique diamond, tortoise shell, and seed pearl hair accessories One of gold scrolls, set with old mine-cut diamonds, tortoise shell, and seed pearls; the other set with rose-cut diamonds and tortSee Sold Price
Sold202118TH CENTURY FIGURE OF CHILD JESUSPOLYCHROME AND GILT WOOD SCULPTURE ON CARVED GILT BASE. APPEARS TO HAVE HUMAN HAIR. MISSINGS FINGERS. HAS CRACKS AND REPAIRS. PAINT LOSS. WOOD WITH GLASS EYES. 30" H. THIS ITEM CANNOT BE SHIPPED IN HOSee Sold Price
SoldToraja Sarcophagus, Sulawesi, 16th/17th CenturyToraja Sarcophagus, Sulawesi, 16th/17th Century erong Jackfruit wood, carved pearl, water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) horn and shell Height 45in (114cm); Length 111in (282cm); Width 30in (76cm) Weight 4See Sold Price
7 days LeftCrescent City Auction GalleryImpressive French Henri II Style Carved Walnut Buffet a Deux Corps, 19th c., H.- 118 in., W.- 88$1,600
3 days LeftWilliam Bunch Auctions & AppraisalsSilver filigree dragon dish and carved shell on stand$50
May 14Plakas AuctionsA JERUSALEM MOTHER OF PEARL, ABALONE AND OLIVEWOOD DIORAMA DEPICTING THE LAST SUPPER, 20TH CENTURY£1,600
1 day LeftNoble House Collection GalleryA BEAUTIFUL LARGE 2" VICTORIAN CARVED SHELL CAMEO BROOCH$35(2 bids)
1 day LeftNoble House Collection GalleryA SUPERB CARVED SHELL CAMEO MARCASITES STERLING SILVER BROOCH$60(2 bids)
May 16DuMouchellesKathe Kruse (German, 1883-1968) Doll, Blonde Human Hair, Ca. 1910, H 20" W 9.5" Depth 4"$450
2 days LeftHudson Valley Auctioneers LLC Beacon NYCameo carved shell on bronze base, shell has scene with chariot , one leg on base is broken, needs$40(2 bids)
1 day LeftNoble House Collection GalleryA BEAUTIFUL VICTORIAN BROOCH SHELL CAMEO SCENIC FIGURAL$55(2 bids)