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- 2023-06-14
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- 2023-06-07
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Editorial “Large Jug” (2021-22) by Simone Leigh, decorated with enlarged cowrie shells, shown at “Hear Me Now: The Black Potters of Old Edgefield, South Carolina,” at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, Sept. 19, 2022. (Lila Barth/The New York Times)
- 2022-09-23
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Editorial Visitors at the United States Pavilion, where Simone Leigh’s stoneware work “Jug” is embedded with enlarged cowrie shells, at the Venice Biennale in Venice, Italy, April 20, 2022. (Gus Powell/The New York Times)
- 2022-04-22
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Editorial Reliquary?Figure, 19th?century, Wood, brass, copper, iron, and cowrie shells, 28 1/8 ? 14 3/4 ? 2 3/8 in. (71.5 ? 37.5 ? 6?cm), Kota reliquaries emphasize the head. From this stylized, flattened rendering of the human head with a popular nineteenth-cen...
- 2021-02-21
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Editorial 5 shells, part of which has been cut off. One shell has 2 cut sides. 2 shells are fossil. The other 3 are cowrie shells. Possible indication for bead production, see No. B 2007.
- 2021-02-20
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Editorial Chain consisting of 14 cowrie shells. The top of the shells has been removed. The surface of the shells is shiny or matt white-beige., Ornament, organic, shell, L (shell) 1.5 cm, Iron Age I 1200-1100 BC, Jordan.
- 2021-02-20
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Editorial Beads, Iran, Iron Age II, Date ca. 9th century B.C., Iran, Hasanlu, Iran, Faience, Egyptian blue, stone, glass, cowrie shells, 12.99 in. (32.99 cm), Faience-Ornaments.
- 2021-02-19
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Editorial Box of Cowrie Shells, Ghanaian, 19th century, Ghana, Guinea Coast, Ghanaian, Cowrie shell, glass, cardboard, Diam. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm), Shell-Implements.
- 2021-02-19
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Editorial Girdle with Cowrie Shells, Late Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, late17, ca. 1850-1700 B. C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, pit in portico, 191213, Electrum over plaster, carnelian, amethyst, L. 66 cm (26 in.); (L. of shells): 2.5 cm (1 in.).
- 2021-02-19
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Editorial Cowrie Shell Girdle of Sithathoryunet.
- 2021-02-19
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Editorial A Cowrie, and a Larger and Two Smaller Shells.
- 2020-12-02
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Editorial Hepy, String of cowrie shells, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, early-mid, ca. 1950?1885 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht South, mastaba west of Senwosretankh, Pit 3, Hepy, scattered in front of blocking wall, 1933?34, Shell (Marine), Nacre, Pearl, ...
- 2020-12-02
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Editorial Fakir or fukeer, begging friar, in muslin loincloth, under an umbrella next to a small shrine decorated with cowrie shells. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from "Asiatic Costumes," Ackermann, London, 1828.
- 2020-12-01
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Editorial Decorative arrangement of nine colorful shells including the cowrie, mitra, Peruvian olive and terebellum.
- 2020-12-01
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Editorial altar pedestal with female figure, Igbomina people, Yoruba people, mid-20th century, wood, pigment, fiber, leather, cowrie shells, H: 22-3/8 in., African Art.
- 2020-01-15
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Editorial Hunter's tunic, Dogon people, Bamana people, mid-20th century, cotton, leather, cowrie shells, mirrors, fur, 39 x 39-1/2 x 1-3/4 in., Textile and Fashion Arts.
- 2020-01-15
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Editorial Egungun masquerade garment, Yoruba people, 1930-1970, velvet, leather, cotton, wood, sequins, beads, metallic threads and cowrie shells, Length: 68 in. (as worn), Textile and Fashion Arts.
- 2020-01-15
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Editorial diviner's panel, Yoruba, 1925-1950, leather, cotton, cotton velvet, cowrie shells, metal bells, metal nails, 23 x 21 in., Textile and Fashion Arts.
- 2020-01-15
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Editorial cache-sexe (loin cloth), 20th century, glass beads, cowrie shells, cotton thread, height: 7-1/2 in. (with fringe) width: 19-3/8 in., Textile and Fashion Arts.
- 2020-01-15
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Editorial altar pedestal with female figure, Igbomina people, Yoruba people, mid-20th century, wood, pigment, fiber, leather, cowrie shells, H: 22-3/8 in., African Art.
- 2020-01-15
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Editorial cache-sexe (loin cloth), 20th century, glass beads, cowrie shells, cotton thread, height: 8-7/16 in. (with fringe) width: 18-3/8 in, Textile and Fashion Arts.
- 2020-01-15
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Editorial Esu (Elegba) staffs, Oyo people, 20th century, wood, pigment, fiber, glass and cowrie shells, 17-3/8 x 2-1/2 x 3-1/4 in., African Art.
- 2020-01-15
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Editorial cache-sexe (loin cloth), 20th century, glass beads, cowrie shells, cotton thread, height: 6-15/16 in. (with fringe) width: 16-3/4 in, Textile and Fashion Arts.
- 2020-01-15
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Editorial Esu (Elegba) staffs, Oyo people, 20th century, wood, pigment, fiber, glass and cowrie shells, 17-1/4 x 2-1/2 x 3-3/4 in., African Art.
- 2020-01-15
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Editorial Yoruba, African, Ile Ori, early 20th century, Leather, cowrie shells, fabric, Overall: 13 ? 10 1/2 inches (33 ? 26.7 cm).
- 2020-01-15
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Editorial helmet mask for Sande association, Mende people, 20th century, wood, pigment, mastic, fiber, metals, cowrie shells, claws, 16-1/8 x 8-1/2 x 9 in., African Art.
- 2019-11-18
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Editorial cache-sexe (loin cloth), 20th century, glass beads, cowrie shells, cotton thread, height: 6-3/4 in. (with fringe) width:17-3/4 in, Textile and Fashion Arts.
- 2019-11-18
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Editorial cache-sexe (loin cloth), 20th century, glass beads, cowrie shells, cotton thread, height: 6-7/8 in. (with fringe) width: 18-3/4 in, Textile and Fashion Arts.
- 2019-11-18
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Editorial cache-sexe (loin cloth), 20th century, beads, cowrie shells, cotton thread, height: 9-1/8 in. (with fringe) width: 20-3/4 in, Textile and Fashion Arts.
- 2019-11-18
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Editorial cache-sexe (loin cloth), 20th century, glass beads, cowrie shells, cotton thread, height: 7 in width: 18-1/4 in. (with fringe), Textile and Fashion Arts.
- 2019-11-18
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Editorial helmet mask (mukyeem), Kuba people, first half of 20th century, cloth, cowrie shells, glass beads, fiber, wood, fur, approximately H:17-1/2 in., African Art.
- 2019-11-18
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Editorial cache-sexe (loin cloth), 20th century, glass beads, cowrie shells, cotton thread, height: 7-7/8 in. (with fringe) width: 16-3/8 in., Textile and Fashion Arts.
- 2019-11-18
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Editorial cache-sexe (loin cloth), mid-20th century, glass beads, cowrie shells, cotton thread, height: 7-9/16 in. (with fringe) width: 19-1/4 in, Textile and Fashion Arts.
- 2019-11-18
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Editorial cache-sexe (loin cloth), 20th century, glass beads, cowrie shells, cotton thread, height: 7-15/16 in. (with fringe) width: 18-1/8 in, Textile and Fashion Arts.
- 2019-11-18
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Editorial cache-sexe (loin cloth), 20th century, glass beads, cowrie shells, cotton thread, height: 9-7/8 in width: 15-5/8 in, Textile and Fashion Arts.
- 2019-11-18
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Editorial altar pedestal with female figure, Igbomina people, Yoruba people, mid-20th century, wood, pigment, fiber, leather, cowrie shells, H: 22-3/8 in., African Art.
- 2019-11-18
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Editorial cache-sexe (loin cloth), 20th century, glass beads, cowrie shells, cotton thread, height: 7-7/8 in. (with fringe) width: 18-3/4 in, Textile and Fashion Arts.
- 2019-11-18
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Editorial cache-sexe (loin cloth), 20th century, glass beads, cowrie shells, cotton thread, height: 8-1/2 in. (with fringe) width: 19-1/8 in, Textile and Fashion Arts.
- 2019-11-18
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Editorial Hunter's tunic, Dogon people, Bamana people, mid-20th century, cotton, leather, cowrie shells, mirrors, fur, 39 x 39-1/2 x 1-3/4 in., Textile and Fashion Arts.
- 2019-11-18
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Editorial Male Figure (Nkisi Nkondi), Early/mid?19th century, Vili, Republic of the Congo, Central Africa, Wood, metal, glass, fabric, fiber, cowrie shells, bone, leather, gourd, and feathers, H. 72 cm (28 1/3 in.).
- 2019-11-18
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Editorial Pendant, 19th century, Kuba, Kasai region, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Jute, raffia, cowrie shells, and beads, 54.6 ? 14 ? 2.5 cm (21 1/2 ? 5 1/2 ? 1 in.).
- 2019-11-18
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Editorial Belt (Yeemy Mambolmashet), 19th century, Kuba, Kasai region, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Jute, raffia, cowrie shells, and beads, 223.5 ? 13.3 ? 1.3 cm (88 1/4 ? 5 1/4 ? 1/2 in.).
- 2019-10-28
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Editorial A Cowrie, and a Larger and Two Smaller Shells.
- 2019-10-28
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Editorial Eshu Dance Staff, 1800s. Guinea Coast, Nigeria, Yoruba people. Wood, leather, cowrie shells; 62 cm (24 7/16 in.).
- 2019-04-01
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Editorial Cowrie Shell Girdle, Lion Bracelets, Bracelets with the Name of Amenemhat III, and Anklets of Princess Sithathoryunet.
- 2019-02-22
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Editorial A Cowrie, and a Larger and Two Smaller Shells.
- 2019-02-22
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Editorial beads.
- 2019-02-11
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Editorial Seven beads in the shape of cowrie shells.
- 2019-02-11
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Editorial beads.
- 2018-08-09
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Editorial Cowrie Shell Girdle of Sithathoryunet.
- 2018-08-09
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Editorial Seven beads in the shape of cowrie shells.
- 2018-08-08
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Editorial Cowrie Shell Girdle, Lion Bracelets, Bracelets with the Name of Amenemhat III, and Anklets of Princess Sithathoryunet.
- 2018-08-06
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Editorial A Cowrie, and a Larger and Two Smaller Shells.
- 2018-08-06
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Editorial Helmet Mask, before 1880, Cameroon, Grassfields region, Bamum kingdom, Wood, copper, glass beads, raffia, cowrie shells, H. 26 x W. 14 x D. 10 3/4 in. (66 x 35.6 x 27.3 cm), Beads-Sculpture, In the socially and politically stratified polities of the Gr...
- 2018-08-03
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Editorial Girdle with gold and lapis wallet-shaped beads, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1479?1425 B.C., From Egypt; Probably from Upper Egypt, Thebes, Wadi Qabbanat el-Qurud, Tomb of the 3 Foreign Wives of Thutmose III (Wadi D, Tomb 1), Gold, lapis lazuli, L. of ...
- 2018-08-03
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Editorial Pendants: cowrie shells, Classical, 6th?5th century B.C., Italic, Amber, Other (1.8cm to 5.5 cm): 11/16 in. (1.8 cm), Miscellaneous-Amber, Shown here are seven of a group of seventeen tear-shaped amber beads that resemble simplified cowrie shells. They...
- 2018-08-02
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Editorial String of cowrie shell beads on fiber, Middle Kingdom ?, ca. 2030?1640 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht South, Cowry shells, fiber, l. 27 cm (10 5/8 in).
- 2018-08-02
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Editorial Girdle with Cowrie Shells, Late Middle Kingdom?Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 12, late?17, ca. 1850?1550 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Tomb, pit in portico, 1912?13, Electrum over plaster, carnelian, amethyst, L. 66 cm (26 in.); L...
- 2018-08-02
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Editorial Hepy, String of cowrie shells, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, early-mid, ca. 1950?1885 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht South, mastaba west of Senwosretankh, Pit 3, Hepy, scattered in front of blocking wall, 1933?34, Shell (Marine), Nacre, Pearl, ...
- 2018-08-02
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Editorial Gold Beads in the Shape of Cowrie Shells; Unknown; Egypt, Africa; 220 - 100 B.C.; Gold; Object (chain): L: 17 cm (6 11/16 in.).
- 2018-07-27
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Editorial Fakir or fukeer, begging friar, in muslin loincloth, under an umbrella next to a small shrine decorated with cowrie shells. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from "Asiatic Costumes," Ackermann, London, 1828.
- 2018-07-26
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Editorial Decorative arrangement of nine colorful shells including the cowrie, mitra, Peruvian olive and terebellum.
- 2018-07-24
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