Fitted African Cowrie Shell Necklace

Leather, beaded designs w. attached cowrie shells, beads. Issued: 20th c. Dimensions: 8"C, bracelet

DESCRIPTION: An African Cowry Shell Necklace, depicting tiers of cowry shell with black beaded accents. CIRCA: 20th Century ORIGIN: Africa DIMENSIONS: L. 18" x W. 10"Â CONDITION: Great condition.

African Cowrie Shell Embellished Beaded Necklace or Collar , probably Maasai, dia. 11 1/2 in., custom stand, h. (as shown) 15 in Provenance: Collection of Noted Preservationist and Aesthete Dorian M.

An African primitive tribal collar, produced in the traditional style of Maasai women's adornments. Collar having leather body, featuring cowrie shells and elaborate beadwork, which incorporates narok

An African Carved Hardwood Sculpture with Cowrie Shell Necklace, 20th Century. H: 50 in.

Group (7) African gong mallets, Includes Baule, Ivory Coast, female figure with cowry shell necklace, monkey, pregnant woman, some with padded beating surface, 7.75"l (smallest), 13.75"l (largest) Pro

A carved wooden effigy of the trickster god "ESHU" shown with pan flute and long braided pony tail and indigo dyed coiffure. the sculpture is adorned with a cowrie shell necklace and has an undeniable

Standing Male Guardian, from the commune of Elak-Oku, Cameroon, carved from a single section of a log, with pigments, having a faux cowrie shell necklace; he is holding a large elephant form dance mas

Central African, 20th century. Democratic Republic of the Congo Songye style short divination figure with bell and cowrie shell necklace. Unmarked. Provenance: The Private Collection of Mr. Noel F. Pa

possibly Dogon, Mali, carved wood zoomorphic scepter, black pigment around the mouth, decorated with color beads, fabric and a cowrie shell necklace, 20"h x 4.25"w (head) PROVENANCE:From the estate of

DESCRIPTION: Two African Cowry and Beaded necklaces, features two tiers of cowry shells attached by black beaded accents. CIRCA: 20th Century ORIGIN: Africa DIMENSIONS: L. 12" (Closed) L. 7.5" CONDITI

Necklace measures 20" According to the African legends, the cowrie shells are representing the goddess protection which is highly powerful and is connected with the strength and power of the Ocean. ��

20th Century African Craftspeople, Pair of Bib Necklaces with Cowrie Shells and Snail Shells, both approximately 12 inches in length, with the inner circumference measuring approximately 20 inches, th

possibly Mursi tribe, depicting a pregnant woman wearing a beaded necklace and cowrie shell belt. This lot to be sold on day 1, Wednesday, October 3 (Lots 1-948) 40 x 11 in. From the Complete and Imp

to include: two carved wood prestige staffs, possibly Baule (22 in. and 14.5 in.); tribal cowrie shell and bead collar necklace; bead over leather four band bracelet; cowrie shell over leather bracele

Tall African carved wood figure of a monkey, possibly of the Baule, Côte d'Ivoire; wearing a braided necklace with inset cowrie shells; H: 36 1/2" (approx.)

20th Century African Craftspeople, Pair of African Necklaces made with cowrie and various shells, porcupine quills, coral beads, rope and mixed media, the red necklace 20 inches in length, inner circu

A carved wooden figure shown blowing hunting whistle made of wood on circular base. The male figure has a long headdress and facial scars. Wears necklace of strings of cowrie shells threaded on leathe

metal discs & cowrie shells also adorn this lovely tribal necklace, 15"long x 11"wide

(5) Lot of 4 African Maasai beaded items, two beaded collar necklaces, one decorated with cowrie shells and tassels, two beaded ceremonial dance wands; one African carved wooden hippo with beaded deco

Group (4) African beaded objects, Woven grasses, leather, cowry shells, beads, and misc. objects, includes large tray, choker necklace, hat and container, 20"dia (largest, tray) Provenance: Estate of

Braided cowrie shell collar, with braided tie decorated with abalone shell, finished with a shell ring. Ring has been repaired. Displayed on a custom metal mount. Provenance: Kellogg Mansion, Dunedin,

African Keaka Double Figure Amulet, Southwestern Cameroon, wood, leather, seed pods, cowrie shell, string and thread, h. 2 1/2 in., w. 2 1/4 in., d. 5/8 in.; with fitted metal stand, overall h. 3 3/4

Two African Wood Carvings. Twentieth century. Including a male figural carving (30" tall) with cowrie shell eyes and ornate hair style, missing two fingers; and a standup doll (18" tall) fitted with t