Naga Feast of Merit Cowry Shell Decorated Textile

A large textile decorated with cowrie shells, sewn onto a linen backing. Nagaland, probably early 20th century. Dimensions: 50" H x 69.5" W backing; 64" H x 42" W textile.

A Carved wooden twin idol with well handled surface, large eyes, tall coiffure accented with Blue Indigo pigments and adorned with a textile cape decorated with cowrie shells. The Ibeji measures 12 in

India Banjara Embroidery Cotton Textile Panel decorated with cowrie shells, 80"l X 64"w Provenance: From the estate of Dr. Philip Gould , New York

Carved wooden mask decorated with textiles, cowrie shells and painted geometric designs. Kuba peoples, Congo, Africa.measures 15 x 10 inches. *A display stand can be included for an additional $34.00

A Dan African Mask: carved wooden mask decorated with woven textile collar adorned with cowrie shells and red textiles, bronze bells and beads. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. On included custo

Hand-embriodered Naga shawl from Nagaland region of India. Decorated with cowrie shells and various size and shape beads. D: 45W x 35L in. PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New Yor

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

Possibly Dan. Decorated with hand-stitched textile patchwork, cowry shells and wood beads, silver metal applique eyes, hair, straw, and fur. Dimensions: H (flat) 43" x W 17" x D 6" Condition: Surface

African carved wood doll / standing sculpture, the body decorated with multicolor beads, textile, and cowrie shells, the coiffure styled with cowrie shells, by the Namji people of Cameroon. 20.75" H x

Rare Chang Tribe Naga Warrior's Cloth Textile. Authentic, heavy cotton hand loomed, with cowrie shell circles and worn red dyed dog hair patches and small border weaving in front, and less usual blue

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

Group (4) African carved wood figures, Style of Kuba, Mumuye, Yoruba, Tabwa, one with cowry-shell decorated vest, one on custom wood stand, 19"h (largest), 9"h (smallest) Provenance: The Collection of

A Bamana Style Chiwara Male Crest Mask. Wood, cowrie shells, textile, and burlap. Mali. 8" x 8 1/4" x 39 3/4". Condition: Light surface dirt. Provenance: From the Estate of Okura-Leiberg, Alexandria,

A group of Five Congo Style Figural Objects. Congo. ++ Nail Fetish Style Figure. Wood, nails, pigment, cowrie shells, textiles. 27" x 7" x 4 1/2". ++ Nail Fetish Style Figure. Wood, nails, pigment, te

Chang Naga Warrior's Cowry Shell Apron and Brass Disc. Old, indigo dyed cotton cloth with bamboo supports sewn into the well-worn back at the bottom, completely stitched with filed halves of cowry she

steel, brass, cowry shells, beads, textile material, L: 163 cm, L: 64,2 inchProvenance:Dieter Schaffner, Groß-Gerau, Germany

YORUBA WOOD & POLYCHROME ORISHA OKO MASK, GELEDE SOCIETY, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA, H 17":Carved wood face with open hut atop, inset cowrie shell accents, decorated in shades of bright yellow, blue

A very nice old Bamileke Sword in sheath, forged steel blade, well worn wooden handle, wooden sheath embellished with cowrie shells and textile attachment belt. Bamileke peoples, Cameroon, West Africa

A carved wooden face mask. The mask has been embellished with old glass beads, cowrie shells on textile , animal hide /hair as well as a bronze bell. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The mask me

Carved wooden mask incised and painted with linear designs. The mask features elaborate adornment including bronze bells, cowrie shells and textiles. Dan peoples, Cote D'Ivoire, West Africa. The mask

A carved wooden face mask. The mask has been embellished with old glass beads, cowrie shells on textile , animal hide /hair as well as a bronze bell. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The mask me

ELONGATED FACE WITH COWRIE SHELLS AND TEXTILE HOOD - 24" L PROVENANCE: UPDATED 2023 TERMS FOR PURCHASING AND SHIPPING OF AUCTION ITEMS. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE BIDDING. ALL PAYMENTS FOR PURCHASES

An elegant carved wooden zoomorphic effigy of a mystical antelope attached to a basketry headdress adorned with cowrie shells and textiles. Bamana peoples, mali, West Africa. The headdress measures 21

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