Sold2022Group of Three Large Carved Wood African Figures, 20thGroup of Three Large Carved Wood African Figures, 20th c., consisting of two female fertility figures, one with beaded jewelry; and an antelope with cowrie shell decoration, Fertility- H.- 32 in., W.-See Sold Price
Sold2024Four 19th C. Shell & Silver Snuff BoxesFour 19th C. shell and silver-mounted snuff boxes to include three cowrie shells and one mussel shell. One cowrie shell has Scottish "JF" hallmark stamp (possibly Jacob Feinmesser). Largest: 2-1/2in tSee Sold Price
Sold2021CARVED COWRIE SHELL FOR THE STEAMSHIP "GREAT EASTERN"19th c. Carved Tiger Cowrie, possibly a giveaway item associated with the English steamship "Great Eastern" (launched in 1858, set on its maiden voyage in 1859), shell carving includes an image and stSee Sold Price
Sold2021Three Carved African MasksWest African, possibly 20th century, comprising: two carved and polychrome decorated masks with fiber "beards" and applied fiber and cowrie shell hair pieces, each approximately 15 x 11-1/4 in.; MendeSee Sold Price
Sold2022Two Papua New Guinea Statues and Flute StopperThree carved wooden figures, one statue of a seated elderly spirit, painted with cowrie shell inlaid eyes. One large Ramu bird-man figure, indigenous repair to insect damage present. One flute stopperSee Sold Price
Sold2017Group of Three Dan Carved Wood MasksGroup of three African Dan, Côte d'Ivoire/Liberia carved wood masks; each of similar form; one with elaborate headdress of woven material, raffia, bells and cowrie shells (stands not incSee Sold Price
Sold2019Yoruba Eshu charm figure, ex. J.J. KlejmanYoruba Eshu charm figure, ex. J.J. Klejman, 20th c., Yoruba Egba Peoples, Nigeria, carved wood, cowrie shells strung on hide cord, remnants of blue paint, on custom wood and metal stand, see #2 on attSee Sold Price
Sold2018AFRICAN CARVINGBamana Chiwara Horizontal Antelope Headdress, in carved wood with wool, cowrie shell and glass bead decoration, 20th c., on modern base, 22" x 26 1/2" x 4". Good condition.See Sold Price
Sold2020Three African Helmet MasksThree African Helmet Masks. Including an Igala helmet mask and a Yoruba Gelede helmet mask. Carved wood, pigment, cowrie shells and metal bells. Largest size: 17'' x 12'' x 16'' (43 x 30 x 41 cm).See Sold Price
Sold2018Trio of 18th-19th C. European Shell & Hardstone CameosEurope, Neoclassical period, ca. mid 18th to early 19th century CE. Three carved cameos, two set within bronze brooches, the larger of which is gilded. Each depicts a woman in profile, each with a ClaSee Sold Price
Sold202024 Chinese 18/19 C Shell Game Chips; Wood Box24 Chinese 18/ early 19 C Shell Game Chips in 3 sizes, most initialed "L" with a Heraldic Bird to one side the reverse with Chinese designs in incised work, three are carved in low relief; in a 3 partSee Sold Price
Sold2020Antique 19th C Brooch w Three CameosAntique 19th C Brooch w Three Cameos. Three hand carved natural shell portrait cameos. Measures 1.5 inches in length.See Sold Price
Sold2024Gertler & Woolf Architects, custom dining tableGertler & Woolf Architects, custom dining table, c. 1980s, USA, fantastic frosted and etched glass trapezoidal top, three carved granite pedestal legs, 30"h x 96"l x 44"w Provenance: A Private CollectSee Sold Price
Sold20193 American Balloon-Back Mahogany Side ChairsThree American Rococo Balloon-Back Mahogany Side Chairs, 19th c., shell carved crests and slats, shaped seats, cabriole legs, h. 35 1/4 in., w. 18 1/2 in.; together with an American Classical footstooSee Sold Price
Sold2024Papua New Guinea Carved Wood Ancestral Mask 10inPapua New Guinea Ancestral Spirit House Face Mask. Hand carved wood with cowrie shell eyes. Painted black. Able to hang on wall., 10 x 3.5 in. Vintage , possibly c. 1970s Papua New Guinea spirit houseSee Sold Price
Sold2020VINTAGE HANDCRAFTED AFRICAN WOODEN WALL MASKTribal hanging decor. Carved wood with cowrie shell eyes. Exquisite polychrome detail and carving. Hanger intact. Issued: 20th c. Dimensions: 16"H x 8.75"WSee Sold Price
Sold2017Group of Three Tanzanian FiguresGroup of three African, Tanzania carved wood figures; each standing and of female form, including: one tall Nyamwezi figure with glass beaded and cowrie shell "hair"; H: 26" (tallest,See Sold Price
Sold2023Doug Ayers, Three WeedpotsUSA, c. 1970s carved wood 7" x 4 1/4" x 2” 6 1/4" x 4" x 2 3/4” 6 3/4" x 3 3/4" x 1 1/2" Three freeform weedpots by Doug Ayers, in three distinct woods. Each signed [D. Ayers] to undersideSee Sold Price
Sold201619TH C. FRENCH ROCOCO STYLE VITRINELate 19th century French Rococo style carved walnut triple door vitrine, the serpentine top with a central broken arch pediment and carved shell, over three glass paneled doors surmounting scrolling aSee Sold Price
Sold202318TH C. STYLE WALNUT HIGHBOYTWO-PIECE. THREE DRAWERS OVER TWO DRAWERS OVER THREE DRAWERS. BASE HAS ONE DRAWER OVER THREE DRAWERS. BRASS HARDWARE. CARVED SHELL MOTIF. BROKEN ARCH WITH FLAME FINIALS. BALL AND CLAW FEET. MEASURES 8See Sold Price
Sold2021Three Papua New Guinea Carved Polychromed Masksprobably Sepik River area, possibly 20th century, various forms, carved and painted wood, two with fiber and cowrie shell embellishments, largest 22-3/8 x 5-1/4 in. Provenance: Collection from Blue HaSee Sold Price
Sold2023Studio Craft, Organic StoolUSA, c. 1940s wood 14" x 16 3/4" x 16 1/4" Three legged stool with carved organic-form seat. Tags: modern, modernist, modernism, artist, design, object, seating, side table, woodwork, frenchSee Sold Price
Sold2017Large Standing Female Figure, Papua New GuineaWood, grass, cowry shells. Papua New Guinea, 20th C. Height: 50", Width: 13 1/2", Depth: 7 1/2". A large standing female figure carved from hardwood. Large cowry shell eyes and rust colored grass neckSee Sold Price
Sold2022Fon Peoples, fetish power figureFon Peoples, fetish power figure, likely 20th c., Benin, carved wood, wrapped cloth, cowry shell, gourd, sheet metal, with encrusted surface, approx. 10"h x 6"dia Provenance: Property from the EstateSee Sold Price
2 days LeftBidhausMid Century Modern Two Tone Dresser By Stanley in White and Walnut w/ Brass Detailing USA c. 1960s$10
7 days LeftCrescent City Auction GalleryFrench Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Bombe Chest, 20th c., H.- 33 in., W.- 49 in., D.- 22 in.$400
7 days LeftCrescent City Auction GalleryFrench Louis XV Style Walnut Bow Front Commode, 20th c., H.- 33 in., W.- 49 in., D.- 22 in.$500
5 days LeftToomey & Co. AuctioneersHeintz Art Metal Shop, Collection of three tabletop accessories$50(1 bid)
5 days LeftToomey & Co. AuctioneersHarrison McIntosh, Collection of three tabletop accessories$50(1 bid)
6 days LeftCrescent City Auction GalleryThree Carved Santos, early 19th c., Pair- H.- 20 3/4 in., W.- 5 3/4 in., D.- 2 in.; H.- 19 7/8 in.,$325
5 days LeftToomey & Co. AuctioneersHarrison McIntosh, Collection of three Early floriform bowls$50(1 bid)
3 days LeftBidhausThree (3) Seat Modular Bench in Walnut & New Charcoal Tweed Upholstery Attributed to Arthur Umanoff$10
7 days LeftCrescent City Auction GalleryThree Sterling Shell Form Master Salts, 19th c., H.- 3 in., W.- 3 1/4 in., D.- 2 5/8 in.; Silver$425
6 days LeftNew England Auctions - Fred GiampietroThree Large 18th C Hand-Carved Belgian Bluestone Pot au Feu (Flame) Finials$1,000(1 bid)
7 days LeftBidhausOrganic Modern Studio Craft Bentwood Asymmetrical Abstract Three Seater Bench in Ambrosia Maple USA$10