African cowre shell beaded objects.

A group of African cowre shell beaded objects. DRC, Kuba. 20th century. Largest (hat): 32"h x 10 1/2"w.

Assorted beaded and shell objects. 20th century. ++ Belt. DRC, Kongo. ++ Pendant. Mali, Bamana. ++ Shell pectoral. Mali. Provenance: Patrick J. Lusk Collection

Group (4) African beaded objects, Woven grasses, leather, cowry shells, beads, and misc. objects, includes large tray, choker necklace, hat and container, 20"dia (largest, tray) Provenance: Estate of

Group (5) West African style objects, Cowry shell embellished, including a Dan mask, a Mali lidded jug, a Sao figure, (2) Lele beaded masks, 19"h (largest) Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professo

Four African beadwork objects. Includes one jocolo apron, one red and yellow beaded apron with cowry shells, and two Yoruba beadwork sashes with animal and face motifs, one with a cowry shell border.

Antique African Kirdi Cache Sexe Beaded Apron, Cameroon. Beads and cowrie shells. Size: 7.5'' x 23'', 19 x 58 cm (object); 12'' x 31'', 30 x 79 cm (stretcher). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Collection, S

Antique African Kirdi Cache Sexe Beaded Apron, Cameroon. Beads, plant fiber and cowrie shells. Size: 9'' x 24'', 23 x 61 cm (object); 13.5'' x 30'', 34 x 76 cm (stretcher). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate

Antique African Kirdi Cache Sexe Beaded Apron, Cameroon. Beads, plant fiber and shells. Size: 8.5'' x 25'', 22 x 64 cm (object); 12.5'' x 30'', 32 x 76 cm (stretcher). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Colle

Antique African Kirdi Cache Sexe Beaded Apron, Cameroon. Beads, plant fiber and cowrie shells. Size: 8.5'' x 19.5'', 22 x 50 cm (object); 12.5'' x 25.5'', 32 x 65 cm (stretcher). Ex. Cathryn Cootner E

Group (9) West African beaded objects, Including a Bamileke beaded headdress, two leather and bead-clad Mumuye figures, and various beaded dolls from Chad and Cameroon, 12"h (largest), 7"h (smallest)

Necklace measures 20" According to the African legends, the cowrie shells are representing the goddess protection which is highly powerful and is connected with the strength and power of the Ocean. ��

African Cowrie Shell Embellished Beaded Necklace or Collar , probably Maasai, dia. 11 1/2 in., custom stand, h. (as shown) 15 in Provenance: Collection of Noted Preservationist and Aesthete Dorian M.

African Cowrie Shell Female Figure, 27 x 8 inches, Provenance Boca Raton Museum of Art prior to 1994

STAND NOT INCLUDED

An African tribal beaded headband. Multi rows of minute beads made from ostrich egg shells. Measures 21" circumference, 1.75" wide. NOTE: some areas of missing beads, see photos.

various ethnic purses & pouches; Central & South American, African w/ cowrie shells; beaded pictorial banner (possibly Greek), fair - excellent

West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba Culture, ca. early to mid-20th century. A spectacular tunic and hat made from cotton cloth and covered with thousands of glass seed beads and shells to form colorful patte

Kuba people, African (Congo), 20th century. Hand carved and decorated African tribal Bwoom helmet mask with carved wood and woven fiber apron ornately decorated with cowrie shells on top and sides of

A group of beaded panels with cowres shells. Nigeria, Yoruba, 20th century. Provenance: Patrick J. Lusk Collection

A group of beaded panels with cowres shells. Nigeria, Yoruba, 20th century. Provenance: Patrick J. Lusk Collection

A group of beaded panels with cowres shells. Nigeria, Yoruba, 20th century. Provenance: Patrick J. Lusk Collection

A group of five West African objects. ++ African style beaded staff with equestrian figures. Nigeria, Yoruba style. 68"h. ++ West African style mask. Ivory Coast, Dan Gere. 14 1/4"h x 11"w. ++ Polychr

A shell and beaded hanging, African, early 20th century; ht. 44".

Vintage Handmade African Tribal Yoruba Beaded with Shell Accents Lizard Wall Hanging. A Nigerian African wall hanging Art measuring 52 inches llong by 9 inches wide.Dimensions: 52.5"x13"Condition: Thi