Sold2022Yorula Nigeria Carved Polychrome Wood Cowrie Shell, Donald Morris,Yorula Nigeria Carved Polychrome Wood Cowrie Shell, Donald Morris, Standing female figure.See Sold Price
Sold2016YORUBA WOOD & POLYCHROME ORISHA OKO MASKYORUBA 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, blueSee 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
Sold2020African Yoruba Four Eshu Figural Group, NigeriaAfrican Yoruba Four Eshu Figural Group, Nigeria. Carved wood with long cowrie shell strands. Provenance: The Miles and Shirley Fiterman Collection, Minneapolis, MN. Size: 30.75'' x 8'' x 3'' (78 x 20See Sold Price
Sold2023African, Uyu, Nigeria, Polychromed Wood Dance Mask with Cowrie ShellsUyu, Nigeria, polychromed carved wood dance mask with cowrie shells, ring on nose, border with red fabric, 13.5"h x 8.25"w x 4"d PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New YorkSee Sold Price
Sold2023Yoruba, Nigeria African Beaded Carved Wood Ceremonial Mask With Cowrie Shells 20Th Century H 17" WYoruba, 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.PrSee Sold Price
Sold2022African Yoruba Ibeji Figure in Cowrie Shell Mantle, NigeriaAfrican Yoruba Ibeji Figure in Cowrie Shell Mantle, Nigeria. Carved wood, pigment and beads. Property from the collection of Helen Cunningham and Ted Newbold, Philadelphia, PA. Size: 11'' x 8'' x 5.25See Sold Price
Sold2017Oceanic Polychrome Wood Carved Sculpture With CowrOceanic Polychrome Wood Carved Sculpture With Cowry Shell Eyes, Twine, And Feathers. Estimated more than 50 yrs. old. Oceanic art is the creative works made by the native peoples of the Pacific IslandSee Sold Price
Sold2020Pair of African Yoruba Ibeji (Twins) Figures, NigeriaPair of African Yoruba Ibeji (Twins) Figures, Nigeria. Carved and paint decorated wood with beaded jewelry and cowrie shell strands. Provenance: The Miles and Shirley Fiterman Collection, Minneapolis,See Sold Price
Sold2023Two Yoruba "Ere Ibeji" carved wood figures with cowrie shell garmentTwo Yoruba "Ere Ibeji" carved wood figures with cowrie shell garmentLate 19th/early 20th century; Yoruba Peoples, Nigeria, AfricaAppears unmarkedTwin female statuettes held within a leather carrying bSee Sold Price
Sold2021Two African Carved Wood Ibeji FiguresTwo African Carved Wood Ibeji Figures in Cowrie Shell Vests , Yoruba, Nigeria, standing male figures carved with arms lowered at sides on an integral circular mound, blue pigment highlights, each wearSee Sold Price
Sold2021PNG IATMUL CARVED WOOD ANCESTRAL FIGUREPNG IATMUL CARVED WOOD ANCESTRAL FIGUREPapua New Guinea, Middle Sepik River Region, 20th century, Iatmul People. Polychrome decorated, carved wood figure of a standing male with cowry shell inset eyesSee Sold Price
Sold2017Group of Three Sepik MasksGroup of three Sepik, Papua New Guinea polychrome and carved wood masks; each of various forms; two with inset cowrie shell eyes (stands not included); L: 20" (largest, approx.)See Sold Price
Sold2017Group of Three Papua New Guinea MasksGroup of three Papua New Guinea polychrome and carved wood masks, including: two of mei form from the Iatmul; together with Sepik River mask with inset cowrie shell eyes (stands not included);See Sold Price
Sold2017Group of Three Papua New Guinea MasksGroup of three Papua New Guinea polychrome and carved wood masks, including: two of mei form from the Iatmul; together with Sepik River mask with inset cowrie shell eyes (stands not included);See Sold Price
Sold2020Papua New Guinea Mid Sepik Sawos Amulet MaskPapua New Guinea Mid Sepik Sawos Amulet Mask (Mid-20th Century)carved wood, natural pigments, cowrie shells depicting spirit figure with polychrome geometric pattern carved and painted on the face.See 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
Sold2017Tall Elaborate African FigureTall elaborate African carved wood figure; possibly of the Igbo, Nigeria; seated maternity figure, with young at her feet; her headdress showing inset cowrie shells; H: 36 1/2" (approx.)See Sold Price
Sold2020Papua New Guinea Iatmul Middle Sepik Savi Head CarvingA Papua New Guinea Iatmul Middle Sepik Savi Head Carving carved wood, natural fiber, cowrie shell, having double sided anthropomorphic polychrome painted face with animal motifs including crocodiles.See Sold Price
Sold2016Carved Wood Figure, Sepik River, New GuineaCarved Wood Figure, Sepik River, New Guinea, 1st half 20th C.,, of typical form with hooked nose, cowrie shell eyes and polychrome. (LUCE8236)(LUCE8236) Measurements: 22 h Condition: Condition commensSee Sold Price
Sold20232) AFRICAN CARVED WOOD & COWRIE SHELL TRIBAL MASKS(lot of 2) African tribal carved wood masks, including: (1) of elongated form, with protruding elements at sides, approx 20"h, 9.5"w, 5.25"d; (1) having cowrie shell ornamented headdress, approx 13"h,See Sold Price
Sold2021(2) WEST AFRICAN CARVED WOOD & COWRIE SHELL MASKS(lot of 2) West African face masks, both likely Dan, Liberia, including: (1) having braided hair, eye slits with applied metal, and carved nose and mouth, over cowrie shell accents, approx 11"h, 7"w;See Sold Price
Sold2017ANTIQUE AFRICAN, SUDAN, INLAID SWORD WITH CARVEDANTIQUE AFRICAN, SUDAN, INLAID SWORD WITH CARVED WOOD/COWRIE SHELL MOUNTED SCABBARD. LENGTH 40"See Sold Price
Sold2020African Toma Horned Reliquary, LiberiaAfrican Toma Horned Reliquary, Liberia. Carved wood, cowrie shells, fabric and rafia. Provenance: Collection of Allan Stone, New York. Size: 51'' x 23'' x 4'' (130 x 58 x 10 cm). Please Note: There ArSee Sold Price
May 12Ararity AuctionsHuge 8' Polychrome Paint Decorated Carved Wood Mirror/Headboard Frame w/Dove Birds-Scrolling Roses$110(2 bids)
May 12Ararity AuctionsLarge 58" Antique Italian Carved Wood, Gesso and Paint Decorated Wall Mirror$140(3 bids)
May 18Rich Penn AuctionsCarousel Horse, C. W. Parker jeweled stretched jumper, carved & polychrome wood, 15 glass jewels, li$450(2 bids)
May 18Rich Penn AuctionsDepartment Store Mannequin, French Art Deco carved & polychrome wood, c.1935, semi-dimensional$50
May 18Fontaine's Auction GalleryContinental Carved & Polychrome-Painted Wood Figure of Saint Denis$450(1 bid)
May 19The Heritage Gallery at Sayville Antiques, IncPair of Vintage Italian Polychrome Carved Wood Blackamoors$425(4 bids)
May 19Neely AuctionAntique hand carved wood, polychrome religious saint statue. Right arm appears to be meant rotate.$100(1 bid)