Sold2018Egyptian Amethyst Cowrie Shell AmuletEgyptian amethyst Cowrie shell amulet 2055 - 1650 BC. In the early Egyptian history these Cowrie shells (amulets) were worn by young girls to protect their fertility. Amethyst 10 x 8 x 5 mm No ReserveSee 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
Sold2019West Mexican Necklace of Rock Crystal & Shell**Originally Listed At $150** Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, ca. 300 BCE to 900 CE. A collection of ancient shell and rock crystal beads, with a pearlescent, large shell amulet in the form of a bird's heSee Sold Price
Sold2019Large Tiger Cowrie Shell Sterling Silver PendantLarge tiger cowrie shell set in sterling silver pendant | Measurement: 3" pendant drop 1.5" width | Weight: 43.7 gramsSee Sold Price
Sold2018Pair of Cowrie Shell Silver Footed SaltsPossibly English; 19th century. Pair large tiger cowrie shell master salts with silver mounts, each with three shell formed feet. Unmarked. 1 3/4" x 2 7/8" & 1 7/8"x 3". Standard shipping to the contiSee Sold Price
Sold2018Large Tiger Cowrie Metal Mounted Snuff BoxGeorgian; 19th century. Large tiger cowrie shell snuff box with gilt metal mounts. Unmarked. 3.65". Standard shipping to the continental United States for this lot is $21.00 and includes signature serSee Sold Price
Sold2015Egyptian Cowroid Faience AmuletEgypt, New Kingdom, Dynasties 18 to 20, ca. 1570 to 1070 BC. Cowrie shell-shaped amulet, serving a purpose similar to that of a scarab, made of faience, a type of glass paste, upper section nicely-incSee Sold Price
Sold2023Golden Cowrie ShellLarge Golden Cowrie shell; Measures approximately 95mm. From the private collection of a U.S. military officer stationed in the Pacific, circa 1960-1980; See photosSee Sold Price
Sold2017Decorator Cowry Shell Wall Mirror. Large speckledDecorator Cowry Shell Wall Mirror. Large speckled natural cowry shell frame, large mirror.-- Dimensions: H: 36.5 inches: W: 43 inches: D: 3 inches ---See Sold Price
Sold2024LARGE COLLECTION OF SMALL COWRIE SHELLS AND OTHERS, TRAYLARGE COLLECTION OF SMALL COWRIE SHELLS AND OTHERS, TRAYSee Sold Price
Sold2021Large lot of Tiger Cowrie Shells and seashell purse 8"Large lot of Tiger Cowrie Shells and seashell purse 8" tallSee Sold Price
Sold2024Tabwa Helmet Mask, Style of Democratic Republic of Congo.Tabwa Helmet Mask, Style of Democratic Republic of Congo. Size 11 inches High. (28cm). Decorative helmet mask of a female with cowry shell eyes, large curved ears with large iron hoop earrings, and scSee Sold Price
Sold2015Five African Ceremonial Artifacts, OtherFive African ceremonial artifacts accompanied by a wood box of large feathers. Ceremonial artifacts made up of discs decorated with cowry shells and large metal beads. [Largest disc: 13" Dia; Box: 21"See Sold Price
Sold2022Chang Naga Ceremonial Warror's ClothA 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.See Sold Price
Sold2021Gable MaskPapau New Guinea- large gable mask raffia and cowry shells, missing some shells. 11w x 24h x 3.75d.See Sold Price
Sold2015Tribal Hunting Hat, MaliTribal Hunting Hat. Mali. Of human hair, cowrie shells and horns, with attached amulet pouch containing small bones. Size: 17" x 12" x 12" (43 x 30 x 30 cm). Provenance: Private Virginia collection.See Sold Price
Sold2017LARGE HAND CARVED AFRICAN WOOD MASK, COWRIE SHELL EYES,LARGE HAND CARVED AFRICAN WOOD MASK, COWRIE SHELL EYES, HAND CARVED, VERY GOOD CONDITION, APPROX 43" X 12", SKU318.05See Sold Price
Sold2016PNG Sepik River Basket HookPapua New Guinea, Middle Sepik River, early-mid 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden hook, carved to show a human face at the top with small creamy white cowry shell inset eyes, a large, pointed noseSee Sold Price
Sold202414k Yellow Gold Citrine and Emerald Encrusted Cowrie Shell Pin Brooch14k Yellow Gold Citrine and Emerald Encrusted Cowrie Shell Pin Brooch. One large round cut citrine measuring 13.3mm. The body with the cowrie with alternating smaller round cut citrine jewels along wiSee Sold Price
Sold2022A Bembe Hut Mask Ex Levitt CollectionA carved wooden mask decorated with carved cowrie shell designs and classic large oval eyes, and painted with a brilliant red mineral pigment. This mask was not a dance mask, it was made as a hut decoSee 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
Sold2022African Yoruba Beaded Belts, Diviner Bags (5pc)Six African Yoruba Beaded Belts, Diviner Bags, Nigeria, All pieces 20th century with beads, cotton, cowrie shells and thread: (1) Large Yoruba beaded belt with dog and bird motifs, measures: 55"L x 10See Sold Price
Sold2024Tibet Old Style Agate Shell gZi Bead Buddha AmuletSize: Height 13.5 cm - Width 2.6 cm. Weight 0.3 kg. Materials: Agate mosaic gem, shell, gZi beads, Tibetan silver (alloy of tin with copper or zinc) gilded filigree. Condition: Appears to have a classSee Sold Price
Jul 11Dan Morphy AuctionsWAYNE MODEL #515 TEN GALLON VISIBLE GAS PUMP RESTORED IN SHELL GASOLINE.$1,000(1 bid)
Jul 11Dan Morphy AuctionsWAYNE MODEL #515 TEN GALLON VISIBLE GAS PUMP RESTORED IN SHELL GASOLINE.$1,000
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