Early 20th Century Shell Money Ring
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Early 20th century shell money ring mounted on a custom made stand, Papua New Guinea.
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Archaistic Sculpture Necklace, Carved Precious Stone, 1950
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Rare vintage necklace, mounted like a sculpture on a wooden panel (cm. 45x 45) It is a bridal shell money or wedding dowry. It is possible to obtain different necklaces, if You don't...
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Antique Ethnic Tribal Kina Crescent Shell Necklaces Papua New Guinea Set of 3
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Kina (shell money) Oject part of Pacific Cultures Collections.
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Original Antique Russian WWI Poster Buy Military Loan More Money More Shells
Located in London, GB
Original antique World War One war loan poster - Buy Military Loan 5½% The more money the more shells! / ????????????? ?? ???????
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Money Cowrie & Macramé Necklace on Stand, Papua New Guinea
Located in New York, NY
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Ethiopian Leather and Shell Necklace, Mid 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Stitched in leather with bead and money cowry shells, plus metal trimmings. Mounted on a bespoke black metal stand.
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Handcrafted Tribal Shell Necklace on Stand from Papua New Guinea
Located in New York, NY
A money cowrie shell forms the clasp. Mounted on a black metal stand with a 5" x 5" base.
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2010s Indonesian Tribal Mounted Objects
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Hand-Knotted Shell Necklace Sculpture on Stand, from Papua New Guinea
Located in New York, NY
Center accents in small money cowrie shells. Mounted on a black metal stand.
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2010s Indonesian Tribal Mounted Objects
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Shell, Cotton, Bamboo
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Papua New Guinea Bridal Shell Money
Located in Schellebelle, BE
A very exceptional bridal money as well in shape as in dimensions.
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Majolica Shell Money Bank Box, Circa 1900t III III Pop
Located in Austin, TX
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Decorative Seashell Necklace on a Stand
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary. Scallop shells, money cowry, moon snail and tiger conch artfully arranged and applied to a tightly woven cotton cord base.
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Ethiopian Leather and Shell Necklaces, Mid 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Stitched in leather with bead and money cowry shells and metal trimmings. Mounted on black metal stands.
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Handcrafted Tribal Shell Necklace on Stand from Papua New Guinea
Located in New York, NY
A money cowrie shell forms the clasp. Mounted on a black metal stand.
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2010s Indonesian Tribal Mounted Objects
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Shell, Cotton, Bamboo
Decorative Necklace on a Stand
Located in New York, NY
A decorative necklace handcrafted in Bali, mounted on a black metal stand. Puka shell and wood beads, combined with Money Cowry shells and intricately applied on a thick cotton woven...
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Seashell and Raffia Necklace from Indonesia, on Stand, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
The center is made out of grey Money Cowry shells, carefully polished. The combination is seamlessly attached to a finely woven raffia canvas, and mounted on a black metal stand.
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Shell Clamp Money, Africa
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Good string of early 20th century shell money or currency from Africa. The shells have a warm patina and are attractively presented on a custom iron base.
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Early 20th Century African Other Nautical Objects
Materials
Shell
19th Century Money Bracelets
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Similar money shells were used in Island populations as in New Guinea.
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Antique 19th Century African Natural Specimens
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Other
Antique Vintage Satinwood Mahogany Jewellery Casket Table Box Cowrie Shells
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Antique Vintage Satinwood Mahogany Jewellery Casket Table Box Cowrie Shells
Located in Dublin, Ireland
The cowrie was the shell most widely used worldwide as Shell Money.
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20th Century English Edwardian Jewelry Boxes
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Money Cowrie & Macramé Necklace on Stand, Papua New Guinea
Located in New York, NY
A male necklace from the Asmat Village, Papua New Guinea. Tiny money cowrie shells seamlessly sewn in concentric rows around a hand-knotted macramé base, made out of white cotton wi...
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Early 2000s Indonesian Tribal Mounted Objects
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Shell, Cotton
Money Tree Shell Dish
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Antique 19th Century Porcelain
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Applied Lap Over Edge 12 Tiffany Mixed Metal Demispoons
Located in New York, NY
., of New York, the background hand hammered, with applied elements that include fish, crab, shells, money, gourds, leaves, ferns, butterflies, dragonfly and more (please see pix); s...
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20th Century American Serving Pieces
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Great Pal Yua Money Ring from Papua New Guinea
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Made from the shell of the Giant Mussel (Tridacna gigas). Used by the Abbekam people as money and jewelry.
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art
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Shell
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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal shell money for your home. A shell money — often made from metal, shell and wood — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a shell money, we have 42 options in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect shell money — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each shell money bearing mid-century modern, modern or Art Nouveau hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one shell money that is appealing in its simplicity, but Missiaglia 1846, Limoges and Arteluce produced versions that are worth a look.
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A shell money can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,738, while the lowest priced sells for $209 and the highest can go for as much as $163,828.
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