Colima Nacre / Cowrie Shells + Mississippian Boatstone

North America, Native American, Mississippian Culture, ca. 1000 to 1600 CE; Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A collection of carved shell artifacts from ancient Pre-Columbian

Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. An impressive collection of 19 bracelets hand-carved from white clam shells and iridescent nacre (mother of pearl). All have openings large e

3rd-6th century A.D. A mixed group of earrings comprising: a bronze hoop with nacre bird plaque and green stone bead; one similar with wooden bead; one similar with nacre cross and cowrie shell. 12 gr

Pre-Columbian, Mexico to Peru, Colima, Maya, and Inca cultures, ca. 300 BCE to 1532 CE. A collection of approximately 100 ancient stone and shell beads and pendants of various sizes and forms. The sur

Mask carved from wood, appears old 11"Tx10"Wx16"D

14"Tx18"Wx30"D

AFRICAN FIBER, COWRIE SHELLS, BEADS, HIDE, CLOTH AND METAL MASK H 28" W 13" D 12" Estate of Jack Faxon, Birmingham, MI. Michigan Senator and creator of the Michigan Council for the Arts.

Lot 17 African Yoruba Ibeji Twin Figure with Cowrie Shell Cloak wood, cowrie shells Carved wood figure with cowrie shell cloak overall: 9 1/2 x 9 x 5 inches Provenance: Property from the Estate of Ros

19th Century Carved Cowrie Shells with American Presidents decorated with American eagles, presidential portraits, etc. Max L 4 in. Property of The Strong, sold to benefit the Museum's collections fun

The lot features a circa late 19th Century to early 20th Century beaded doll with cowrie shells from the Plains Native American Indians. The doll shows a hide and trade clothe construction with trade

22"Tx21"Wx24"D

Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung, Kauer peoples, ca. 1900 CE. We are so impressed by the artistry and skill required to create this jacket which was intended for a young unmarried Kauer woman! Comprised of

Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A wonderful ensemble of 24 ear spools, all skillfully hand-carved from white and black shells, and 1 bead, carefully sculpted from greenstone

Native America, Pacific Northwest Coast, Tlingit or Haida, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. This is a beautiful hair comb hand carved from mountain goat or sheep horn with a zoomorphic handle inlaid

African Cowrie Shell Headdress. Heavy fabric core, cowrie shells and leather. Provenance: Collection of Allan Stone, New York. Size: 14'' x 9'' (36 x 23 cm). Please Note: There Are No Hidden or Confid

Lele Tribe (Congo) Appears and Smells Very Old 15"Tx15"x10"

**Originally Listed At $300** Native America, Pacific Northwest Coast, Tlingit or Haida, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. This is a beautiful hair comb hand carved from mountain goat or sheep horn w

AFRICAN ART Appears old Approx 19"Tx13"Wx12"D

52.5"Tx11"W

Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A fabulous collection of 4 shells that are hand-drilled with multiple holes for suspension to use as pendants or pectorals. The first is a be

**First Time At Auction** Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A collection of over 100 beads shaped from clams and Spondylus shell. The shells are hues of white and creamy orang

A West African cloth woven vessel with animal hide base, surrounded entirely by cowrie shells. With handled knop form lid. H. 25.5 cm (10 in) Dia. 23.5 cm (9 1/4 in) Bidders living outside of Canada a

Approx 14"Tx13"Wx16"D

Yoruba, Nigeria African Beaded Carved Wood Ceremonial Mask With Cowrie Shells 20Th Century H 17" W 9" D 4" | Blue, White And Read Beading With Cowrie Shells Around The Chin/Neck And On Top The Head.Pr