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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.
Category

20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

Papua New Guinea Bridal Shell Money
Papua New Guinea Bridal Shell Money

Papua New Guinea Bridal Shell Money

H 19.69 in W 29.53 in D 3.94 in
Pendant in Shell from Papua-New-Guinea
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Beautiful pendant made out of 3 different Shell species, from Papua-New-Guinea from the 1960 ies
Category

Vintage 1960s Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

Pendant in Shell from Papua-New-Guinea
Pendant in Shell from Papua-New-Guinea

Pendant in Shell from Papua-New-Guinea

H 9.06 in W 5.12 in D 2.37 in
Shell Currency Yua Bride's Price, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Yua Shell Currency, Bride’s Price Sepik River Region, Papua New Guinea Hand carved from a clam
Category

20th Century Papua New Guinean Other Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

Shell Currency Yua Bride's Price, Papua New Guinea
Shell Currency Yua Bride's Price, Papua New Guinea

Shell Currency Yua Bride's Price, Papua New Guinea

H 7.5 in W 7 in D 0.5 in
Shell Currency Yua Bride's Price, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Yua Shell Currency, Bride’s Price Sepik River Region, Papua New Guinea Hand carved from a clam
Category

20th Century Papua New Guinean Other Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

Shell Currency Yua Bride's Price, Papua New Guinea
Shell Currency Yua Bride's Price, Papua New Guinea

Shell Currency Yua Bride's Price, Papua New Guinea

H 8.5 in W 7.5 in D 0.5 in
Double Shell Amulet from Papua New Guinea
Located in Schellebelle, BE
A double shell Amulet from Papua New Guinea, good old patina and wear of the shell, decorated with
Category

Vintage 1970s Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

Double Shell Amulet from Papua New Guinea
Double Shell Amulet from Papua New Guinea

Double Shell Amulet from Papua New Guinea

H 17.33 in W 9.06 in D 3.55 in
Shell Ceremonial Object from Papua New Guinea
Located in Schellebelle, BE
A remarkable Ceremonial Object from Papua New Guinea, made of small shells mounted on fabric, very
Category

Vintage 1970s Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Shell, Fabric

Shell Ceremonial Object from Papua New Guinea
Shell Ceremonial Object from Papua New Guinea

Shell Ceremonial Object from Papua New Guinea

H 24.41 in W 12.6 in D 5.91 in
20th Century Tribal Kina Shell Necklace, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
20th Century Tribal Kina Shell Necklace, Papua New Guinea Kina shells were traditionally worn in
Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Artisan Pendant Necklaces

20th Century Tribal Kina Shell Necklace, Papua New Guinea
20th Century Tribal Kina Shell Necklace, Papua New Guinea

20th Century Tribal Kina Shell Necklace, Papua New Guinea

W 8 in D 0.5 in L 22 in
Massim Ceremonial Pig with Inlaid Shell, Trobiand Islands, Papua New Guinea
Located in Leuven , BE
Nice composition in Dense Bunukwa rainforest hardwood, inlaid shell and lime. Carved wooden pig
Category

Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Animal Sculptures

Materials

Shell, Wood

Massim Ceremonial Pig with Inlaid Shell, Trobiand Islands, Papua New Guinea
Massim Ceremonial Pig with Inlaid Shell, Trobiand Islands, Papua New Guinea

Massim Ceremonial Pig with Inlaid Shell, Trobiand Islands, Papua New Guinea

H 9.45 in W 24.81 in D 7.88 in
Set of 3 Shell Bracelets from Papua New Guinea
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Beautiful set of 3 Bracelets from Papua New Guinea made out of the Tridacna Gigas Shell, these
Category

Vintage 1970s Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

Set of 3 Shell Bracelets from Papua New Guinea
Set of 3 Shell Bracelets from Papua New Guinea

Set of 3 Shell Bracelets from Papua New Guinea

H 9.06 in W 5.52 in D 1.58 in
Late 19th-Early 20th White Bailer Shell Pectoral, Highlands, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th-early 20th Bailer shell pectoral, Highlands, possibly Mendi People, Papua New Guinea
Category

Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Late 19th-Early 20th White Bailer Shell Pectoral, Highlands, Papua New Guinea
Late 19th-Early 20th White Bailer Shell Pectoral, Highlands, Papua New Guinea

Late 19th-Early 20th White Bailer Shell Pectoral, Highlands, Papua New Guinea

H 10 in W 7.5 in D 4 in
Antique Ethnic Tribal Kina Crescent Shell Necklaces Papua New Guinea Set of 3
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Collectible Ethnic Tribal Folk Art Crescent Shell Pieces Choker Necklaces from Papua New
Category

Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Shell, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl

Antique Ethnic Tribal Kina Crescent Shell Necklaces Papua New Guinea Set of 3
Antique Ethnic Tribal Kina Crescent Shell Necklaces Papua New Guinea Set of 3

Antique Ethnic Tribal Kina Crescent Shell Necklaces Papua New Guinea Set of 3

H 1 in Dm 7.5 in
Set of 3 Yua Rings In Shell, Papua New Guinea
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional set of 3 You Rings from Papua New Guinea decorated with shells and cords, used as
Category

Vintage 1960s Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

Set of 3 Yua Rings In Shell, Papua New Guinea
Set of 3 Yua Rings In Shell, Papua New Guinea

Set of 3 Yua Rings In Shell, Papua New Guinea

H 12.6 in Dm 10.24 in
A bridal headdress from Papua called 'ambusap'
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iatmul, Papua New Guinea, 20th century This ceremonial headdress is traditionally worn by a young
Category

Antique 19th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Shell, Natural Fiber

A bridal headdress from Papua called 'ambusap'
A bridal headdress from Papua called 'ambusap'

A bridal headdress from Papua called 'ambusap'

H 34.65 in W 11.03 in D 8.67 in
Karaut 'Pectoral' Ornament, Abelam Culture, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
combat, they are appealing and captivating. Abelam culture, Papua New Guinea Fiber, boar tusks
Category

Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Other Tribal Art

Materials

Shell, Natural Fiber

Karaut 'Pectoral' Ornament, Abelam Culture, Papua New Guinea
Karaut 'Pectoral' Ornament, Abelam Culture, Papua New Guinea

Karaut 'Pectoral' Ornament, Abelam Culture, Papua New Guinea

H 13.75 in W 3.5 in D 3.25 in
Papua New Guinea Talipun, Boiken, Sepik River Region
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
world to the shell accents signifying prosperity and abundance. As a cherished artifact of Papua New
Category

20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Shell, Paint, Feathers, Wicker

Papua New Guinea Talipun, Boiken, Sepik River Region
Papua New Guinea Talipun, Boiken, Sepik River Region

Papua New Guinea Talipun, Boiken, Sepik River Region

H 23 in W 13 in D 4 in
Necklace from Papua New Guinea
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional necklace from Papua New Guinea, made out of 5 pieces of Shell, made of fibres and small
Category

Vintage 1960s Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

Necklace from Papua New Guinea
Necklace from Papua New Guinea

Necklace from Papua New Guinea

H 14.57 in W 3.94 in D 4.73 in
Old Papua New Guinea Male Ancestral Figure
Located in Rochester, NY
Papua New Guinea standing male ancestral figure. Hand carved from a single piece of wood. Beautiful
Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Shell, Wood

Old Papua New Guinea Male Ancestral Figure
Old Papua New Guinea Male Ancestral Figure

Old Papua New Guinea Male Ancestral Figure

H 36 in W 9 in D 10 in
Amulet from Papua New Guinea
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional amulet - necklace from Papua New Guinea, made out of different sorts off shells and
Category

Vintage 1950s Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Shell, Fabric

Amulet from Papua New Guinea
Amulet from Papua New Guinea

Amulet from Papua New Guinea

H 9.06 in W 9.06 in D 3.15 in
Pair of Papua New Guinea Necklaces
Located in Schellebelle, BE
An elegant pair of Necklaces from Papua New Guinea, made of Mother of Pearl Shell, good, old patina
Category

Vintage 1960s Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

Pair of Papua New Guinea Necklaces
Pair of Papua New Guinea Necklaces

Pair of Papua New Guinea Necklaces

H 11.82 in W 9.85 in D 2.37 in
Sepik River Wood Mask from Papua New Guinea, 20th Century
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Beautiful and unique ceremonial mask from the Sepik River area of Papua New Guinea made of wood
Category

1990s Papua New Guinean Tribal Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Shell, Hardwood, Feathers

Sepik River Wood Mask from Papua New Guinea, 20th Century
Sepik River Wood Mask from Papua New Guinea, 20th Century

Sepik River Wood Mask from Papua New Guinea, 20th Century

H 20.87 in W 9.85 in D 3.15 in
Breast Ornament from Papua New Guinea
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional Tribal object from Papua New Guinea, handcut from around 1960, made out of Shell and
Category

Vintage 1960s Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

Breast Ornament from Papua New Guinea
Breast Ornament from Papua New Guinea

Breast Ornament from Papua New Guinea

H 9.45 in W 4.34 in D 2.37 in
Large Necklace from Papua New Guinea
Located in Schellebelle, BE
A beautiful Necklace made out of Shell from Papua New Guinea, decorated with a long chain of seeds
Category

Vintage 1960s Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

Large Necklace from Papua New Guinea
Large Necklace from Papua New Guinea

Large Necklace from Papua New Guinea

H 17.72 in W 5.91 in D 3.15 in
Antique Tribal Shaman’s Bilum Bag From Papua New Guinea Circa 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
This authentic tribal shaman’s medical bag, known as a Bilum bag, originates from Papua New Guinea
Category

Antique Early 1900s Papua New Guinean Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell, Rope

Antique Tribal Shaman’s Bilum Bag From Papua New Guinea Circa 1900
Antique Tribal Shaman’s Bilum Bag From Papua New Guinea Circa 1900

Antique Tribal Shaman’s Bilum Bag From Papua New Guinea Circa 1900

H 12 in W 10 in D 2 in
Early 20th Century Sago Peg, Abelam/Wosera People, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Sago peg, tapak, Abelam/Wosera people, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea Sago pegs are used to
Category

Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Shell

Early 20th Century Sago Peg, Abelam/Wosera People, Papua New Guinea
Early 20th Century Sago Peg, Abelam/Wosera People, Papua New Guinea

Early 20th Century Sago Peg, Abelam/Wosera People, Papua New Guinea

H 4 in W 6 in D 2 in
Exceptional set of 3 Ceremonial Objects from Papua New Guinea
Located in Schellebelle, BE
An exceptional set of 3 Shell objects from Papua New Guinea, made as ornaments used in the hair or
Category

Vintage 1970s Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

Exceptional set of 3 Ceremonial Objects from Papua New Guinea
Exceptional set of 3 Ceremonial Objects from Papua New Guinea

Exceptional set of 3 Ceremonial Objects from Papua New Guinea

H 9.45 in W 4.73 in D 2.37 in
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.
Category

Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Shell

Early 20th Century Shell Money Ring
Early 20th Century Shell Money Ring

Early 20th Century Shell Money Ring

H 7.88 in W 6.3 in D 1.97 in
A Huli wigman's ceremonial headdress
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Papua New Guinea, Central Highlands, Huli people, 1st half 20th century Crafted from the wearer’s
Category

20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Shell, Feathers

A Huli wigman's ceremonial headdress
A Huli wigman's ceremonial headdress

A Huli wigman's ceremonial headdress

H 25.6 in W 33.47 in D 13 in
A pair of monkey skull amulets
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Probably Papua New Guinea, or Borneo, Dayak, late 19th/early 20th century H. approx. 12 cm (incl
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Shell, Beads

A pair of monkey skull amulets
A pair of monkey skull amulets

A pair of monkey skull amulets

H 4.73 in W 3.94 in D 5.12 in
A delicate tortoiseshell 'armband' from the Lower Sepik River Province
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Sepik River Province, Papua New Guinea, probably late 19th century Tortoiseshell bracelets are
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Tortoise Shell

A delicate tortoiseshell 'armband' from the Lower Sepik River Province
A delicate tortoiseshell 'armband' from the Lower Sepik River Province

A delicate tortoiseshell 'armband' from the Lower Sepik River Province

H 4.53 in Dm 3.55 in
Set of 2 Yua rings
Located in Schellebelle, BE
A set of 2 Yua Rings in Shell from Papua New Guinea, beautiful decorated with fibres and small
Category

Vintage 1960s Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

Set of 2 Yua rings
Set of 2 Yua rings

Set of 2 Yua rings

H 12.6 in Dm 10.24 in
"Boyken" shell currency, Papua New Guinea, circa 1900.
Located in London, GB
Rare type of Papua New Guinea currency known as "boyken".
Category

Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

"Boyken" shell currency, Papua New Guinea, circa 1900.
"Boyken" shell currency, Papua New Guinea, circa 1900.

"Boyken" shell currency, Papua New Guinea, circa 1900.

H 11.03 in Dm 7.09 in
Talipun Bride Price from Papua New Guinea
Located in Seattle, WA
Fine Talipun (bride price) from the Yangoru Boiken people of East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea
Category

20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Shell, Feathers

Talipun Bride Price from Papua New Guinea
Talipun Bride Price from Papua New Guinea

Talipun Bride Price from Papua New Guinea

H 27 in W 16 in D 7.25 in
Sepik Mask from Papua New Guinea
Located in Sint Annaland, NL
A Sepik mask from Papua New Guinea, 20th century.
Category

Vintage 1960s Indonesian Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Shell, Rope

Sepik Mask from Papua New Guinea
Sepik Mask from Papua New Guinea

Sepik Mask from Papua New Guinea

H 25.2 in W 12.6 in D 5.52 in
Shell Disc and Fiber Dance Apron, Admiralty Islands
Located in Hershey, PA
This piece was field collected by Martin Voight (1878-1952) while serving as postmaster to German New Guinea between 1902-1905.
Category

Antique 19th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

Shell Disc and Fiber Dance Apron, Admiralty Islands

Shell Disc and Fiber Dance Apron, Admiralty Islands

H 24 in W 12.75 in
Ceremonial Dagger
Located in San Rafael, CA
large shell earrings. The bone is carved with a face at the top and intricate incising on the front. The
Category

Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Bone, Shell

Ceremonial Dagger
Ceremonial Dagger

Ceremonial Dagger

H 15 in W 4.5 in D 1 in
New Ireland Malagan Mask
Located in Hershey, PA
A mask made in a monumental size.
Category

Vintage 1940s Papua New Guinean Native American Objects

Materials

Wood, Shell, Clay, Pigment

New Ireland Malagan Mask
New Ireland Malagan Mask

New Ireland Malagan Mask

H 46 in
19th Century New Guinea Wooden Female Figure
Located in Copenhagen, Copenhagen
Malay worship female figure, carved in wood, standing with inlaid shell Marked in buttom
Category

Antique 1890s Papua New Guinean Folk Art Primitives

Materials

Shell, Wood

19th Century New Guinea Wooden Female Figure
19th Century New Guinea Wooden Female Figure

19th Century New Guinea Wooden Female Figure

H 21.66 in W 7.09 in D 4.73 in
Sepik River Altar Piece
Located in New York, NY
variety of indigenous shell as well as adorned with Cassowary feathers
Category

Vintage 1930s Papua New Guinean Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Straw, Clay, Shell

Sepik River Altar Piece
Sepik River Altar Piece

Sepik River Altar Piece

H 37 in W 6.5 in D 7 in
Shell Currency Yua Bride's Price, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Yua Shell Currency, Bride’s Price Sepik River Region, Papua New Guinea Hand carved from a clam
Category

20th Century Papua New Guinean Other Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

Shell Currency Yua Bride's Price, Papua New Guinea
Shell Currency Yua Bride's Price, Papua New Guinea

Shell Currency Yua Bride's Price, Papua New Guinea

H 8 in W 9.25 in D 0.625 in
Early 20th Century Shell Pectoral from Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th century Shell Fofona or Siripaya Pectoral from Papua New Guinea. Eastern Highlands
Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Natural Fiber, Shell

Early 20th Century Shell Pectoral from Papua New Guinea
Early 20th Century Shell Pectoral from Papua New Guinea

Early 20th Century Shell Pectoral from Papua New Guinea

H 17 in W 12 in D 3 in
Early 20th Century Tribal Shell Currency Ring from Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by CALLIE MORGAN OAKES Early 20th Century Shell Currency from Papua New Guinea Made
Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Primitive Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Shell

Early 20th Century Tribal Shell Currency Ring from Papua New Guinea
Early 20th Century Tribal Shell Currency Ring from Papua New Guinea

Early 20th Century Tribal Shell Currency Ring from Papua New Guinea

H 10.75 in W 10.75 in D 0.5 in
Mounted Cowrie Shell Necklace from Papua New Guinea
Located in New York, NY
Hand made large mounted cowrie shell necklace woven onto a cotton back from Papua New Guinea.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Cotton, Shell, Wood

Mounted Cowrie Shell Necklace from Papua New Guinea
Mounted Cowrie Shell Necklace from Papua New Guinea

Mounted Cowrie Shell Necklace from Papua New Guinea

H 28.5 in W 10 in D 7 in
Early 20th Century Bailer Shell Pectoral from Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by Zena Kruzick, early 20th century bailer shell pectoral from the Mendi people of Papua
Category

Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Early 20th Century Bailer Shell Pectoral from Papua New Guinea
Early 20th Century Bailer Shell Pectoral from Papua New Guinea

Early 20th Century Bailer Shell Pectoral from Papua New Guinea

H 11 in W 8 in D 4 in
Papua New Guinea MEI Mask from Tambanum Village
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A impressive mask, it was mine for the last twenty five years, It look scary, but actually it is to protect you again evil spirit, it is from the middle sepik river, from the Tamba...
Category

1990s Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Wood, Shell

Papua New Guinea MEI Mask from Tambanum Village
Papua New Guinea MEI Mask from Tambanum Village

Papua New Guinea MEI Mask from Tambanum Village

H 32 in W 10 in D 7 in
Tribal Necklace with shells
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional Jewel/Breastplate from Papua New Guinea, made of different rows of small shells, and
Category

Vintage 1960s Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

Tribal Necklace with shells
Tribal Necklace with shells

Tribal Necklace with shells

H 14.57 in W 14.18 in D 2.76 in
Single Yua Wenga Clamshell Currency from Papua New Guinea on Custom Black Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
Single Yua Wenga shell currency from Papua New Guinea. Yua (Money) Wenga (Clam Rings) are clamshell
Category

20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Metal, Iron

Single Yua Wenga Clamshell Currency from Papua New Guinea on Custom Black Stand
Single Yua Wenga Clamshell Currency from Papua New Guinea on Custom Black Stand

Single Yua Wenga Clamshell Currency from Papua New Guinea on Custom Black Stand

H 6 in W 6 in D 2 in
Bride's Kina Shell Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
The shell necklace is from the highlands of Papua New Guinea. It is called Kina Shell- a gold
Category

Antique 19th Century Papua New Guinean Decorative Objects

Bride's Kina Shell Necklace
Bride's Kina Shell Necklace

Bride's Kina Shell Necklace

H 7.5 in W 6 in D 2 in
Melo Melo Shell Shields, 20th c
Located in San Marino, CA
A pair of ceremonial shields on stands, made from Melo melo shells.
Category

20th Century Papua New Guinean Primitives

Melo Melo Shell Shields, 20th c
Melo Melo Shell Shields, 20th c

Melo Melo Shell Shields, 20th c

H 15.25 in W 9 in D 5.6 in
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Shell Calendar
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique Calendar from Papua. Over 60 antique shells to count the days. Topped off with a hand
Category

Antique Early 1900s Primitive Decorative Art

Materials

Shell

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Shell Calendar
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Shell Calendar

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Shell Calendar

H 26 in W 4 in D 4 in
A White Cowrie Shell Hanging Light, Papau New Guinea
Located in London, GB
Papua New Guinea, 20th century. An unusual twentieth century cowrie shell hanging light, with four
Category

20th Century Papua New Guinean Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Shell

A White Cowrie Shell Hanging Light, Papau New Guinea
A White Cowrie Shell Hanging Light, Papau New Guinea

A White Cowrie Shell Hanging Light, Papau New Guinea

H 31.5 in Dm 15.75 in
Shell Necklace from Papua New Guinea
Located in New York, NY
Handmade large mounted cowrie shell necklace woven onto a cotton back from Papua New Guinea
Category

2010s Papua New Guinean Tribal Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Metal

Shell Necklace from Papua New Guinea
Shell Necklace from Papua New Guinea

Shell Necklace from Papua New Guinea

H 11 in W 6.5 in D 3.5 in
Papua New Guinea Bailor Shell Breast Plate
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Papua New Guinea highlands bailor shell breast plate from the mid-20th century on custom stand
Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

Papua New Guinea Bailor Shell Breast Plate
Papua New Guinea Bailor Shell Breast Plate

Papua New Guinea Bailor Shell Breast Plate

H 16 in W 8 in D 6 in
Early 20th Century Pectorial Shield Shell Papua New Guinea
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A late 19th-early 20th century pectorial shield made from a giant shell. Still remaining some of
Category

Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Early 20th Century Pectorial Shield Shell Papua New Guinea
Early 20th Century Pectorial Shield Shell Papua New Guinea

Early 20th Century Pectorial Shield Shell Papua New Guinea

H 11.42 in W 7.49 in D 1.97 in
Shell and Seed Belt from Papua New Guinea
Located in New York, NY
Cowrie shell and seed belt from Papua New Guinea. Triangular in shape, double sided and mounted on
Category

Early 2000s Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

Shell and Seed Belt from Papua New Guinea
Shell and Seed Belt from Papua New Guinea

Shell and Seed Belt from Papua New Guinea

H 27 in W 20 in D 5 in
Early 20th Century Large Shell Trumpet from Tribal Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by Callie Morgan Oakes Early 20th century large shell trumpet from Papua New Guinea
Category

Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Primitive Mounted Objects

Materials

Shell

Early 20th Century Large Shell Trumpet from Tribal Papua New Guinea

Early 20th Century Large Shell Trumpet from Tribal Papua New Guinea

H 14.5 in W 7 in D 7 in
Early 20th Century Tribal Woven Bag with Shell Rings, Humbodlt Bay, West Papua
Located in Point Richmond, CA
), Papuan leader and politician. Given by Jouwe to the museum around 1950. Woven fiber, shell, Job’s tears
Category

Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Shell, Natural Fiber

Early 20th Century Tribal Woven Bag with Shell Rings, Humbodlt Bay, West Papua
Early 20th Century Tribal Woven Bag with Shell Rings, Humbodlt Bay, West Papua

Early 20th Century Tribal Woven Bag with Shell Rings, Humbodlt Bay, West Papua

H 21 in W 22 in D 1 in
Large Scale Early 20th Century Cowrie Shell Necklace from Papua New Guinea
Located in London, GB
A rare early 20th century cowrie shell necklace made with unusually large and brilliant white
Category

Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Mounted Objects

Materials

Shell, Wicker

Large Scale Early 20th Century Cowrie Shell Necklace from Papua New Guinea
Large Scale Early 20th Century Cowrie Shell Necklace from Papua New Guinea

Large Scale Early 20th Century Cowrie Shell Necklace from Papua New Guinea

H 18.51 in W 15.75 in D 4.73 in
Late 19th-Early 20th White Bailer Shell Pectoral, Mendi People, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th-early 20th Bailer shell pectoral, Mendi People, Papua New Guinea These large shell
Category

Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Late 19th-Early 20th White Bailer Shell Pectoral, Mendi People, Papua New Guinea
Late 19th-Early 20th White Bailer Shell Pectoral, Mendi People, Papua New Guinea

Late 19th-Early 20th White Bailer Shell Pectoral, Mendi People, Papua New Guinea

H 10.5 in W 7.5 in D 5 in
Late 19th-Early 20th White Bailer Shell Pectoral, Mendi People, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th-early 20th Bailer shell pectoral, Mendi People, Papua New Guinea These large shell
Category

Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Late 19th-Early 20th White Bailer Shell Pectoral, Mendi People, Papua New Guinea
Late 19th-Early 20th White Bailer Shell Pectoral, Mendi People, Papua New Guinea

Late 19th-Early 20th White Bailer Shell Pectoral, Mendi People, Papua New Guinea

H 10 in W 8.5 in D 5 in
Early 20th Century Tribal Kina Shell Pectoral Necklace, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
of Papua New Guinea. This pearl shell pectoral was worn during ceremonial events by men and women
Category

Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Early 20th Century Tribal Kina Shell Pectoral Necklace, Papua New Guinea
Early 20th Century Tribal Kina Shell Pectoral Necklace, Papua New Guinea

Early 20th Century Tribal Kina Shell Pectoral Necklace, Papua New Guinea

H 9 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
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Papua Shell For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal papua shell for your home. Frequently made of shell, wood and natural fiber, every papua shell was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a papua shell, we have 44 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer papua shell, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A papua shell, designed in the Folk Art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Papua Shell?

Prices for a papua shell start at $310 and top out at $14,408 with the average selling for $1,850.