African Cowrie Shell Embellished Beaded Necklace

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.

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. ��

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

possibly Mursi tribe, depicting a pregnant woman wearing a beaded necklace and cowrie shell belt. This lot to be sold on day 1, Wednesday, October 3 (Lots 1-948) 40 x 11 in. From the Complete and Imp

DESCRIPTION: An African Cowry Shell Necklace, depicting tiers of cowry shell with black beaded accents. CIRCA: 20th Century ORIGIN: Africa DIMENSIONS: L. 18" x W. 10"Â CONDITION: Great condition.

(10) Large lot of African Wood beaded Necklaces and Bangle C/O; (8) Beaded Necklaces and (1) Wood Bangle and (1) Cowrie Shell Adornment.

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

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

metal discs & cowrie shells also adorn this lovely tribal necklace, 15"long x 11"wide

A Fine woven grass and beaded textile hat with a charming super-structure of a house on the top of the hat. Embellished with cowrie shells and old glass beads, all set into linear designs. Kuba people

A Finely carved wooden helmet mask embellished with cowrie shells, beads, seed pods, copper sheeting, goatskin, and hair, bwoom is one of three types of royal Kuba masks, all of which are treated as e

(5) Lot of 4 African Maasai beaded items, two beaded collar necklaces, one decorated with cowrie shells and tassels, two beaded ceremonial dance wands; one African carved wooden hippo with beaded deco

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 African tribal jewelry and shell accessories, Includes necklaces of clay or metal beads, pendants, a beaded belt decorated with cowry shells, a woven hat, and textiles covered in cowry shell bea

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

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

An African primitive tribal collar, produced in the traditional style of Maasai women's adornments. Collar having leather body, featuring cowrie shells and elaborate beadwork, which incorporates narok

Oceanic Shell and Cowrie Shell Embellished Woven Fiber Pendant Necklace, Papua New Guinea, pendant l. 10 1/4 in., w. 11 1/4 in., overall l. 24 3/4 in Provenance: Lynn Harrington, New Orleans, 1994, as

An African Carved Hardwood Sculpture with Cowrie Shell Necklace, 20th Century. H: 50 in.

African beaded and cowrie shell-decorated items, group of three, comprising a small woven sisal bag with beads, cowrie shells, and button-decorated strap, red and blue mulit-strand bead collar, and a

A carved wooden mask with traditional upturned nose and a tall textile headdress adorned with painted motifs and embellished with cowrie shells. Yaka peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The mask meas

Group (7) African gong mallets, Includes Baule, Ivory Coast, female figure with cowry shell necklace, monkey, pregnant woman, some with padded beating surface, 7.75"l (smallest), 13.75"l (largest) Pro

Cowrie Shell and Beads Wall Lizard! Measures 46 inches x 8 inches wide. Art, wall art, artwork, home decor, african Art, African cowry shell art, African lizard art, lizard art, beaded art. Beaded wal

Carved wood ceremonial shield / sculpture West Africa, highly embellished with cowrie shells, trade beads, ammonite fossils, bordered by multicolored feathers, topped by figural carving accented by wo