Rare 19th C. Tahitian Society Islands Shell Crown

Oceania/Polynesia, Tahiti, Society Islands, ca. 19th century CE. A gorgeous, incredibly rare crown, consisting of hundreds of carefully stitched white and pale orange-tipped white tulip-shaped seashel

Oceania / Polynesia, Tahiti, Society Islands, ca. 19th century CE. Rare crown, consisting of hundreds of carefully stitched white and pale orange-tipped white tulip-shaped seashells placed to create a

Oceania, Polynesia, Tahiti, Society Islands, ca. 19th century CE. A hand-built hei formed by stringing hundreds of petite momi (Euplica varians) shells in a variety of colors on a modern strand. Prese

Polynesia, Tahiti, 19th century CE. A stunning and very finely hand made shell crown/lei composed of hundreds and hundreds of tiny white shells with stylized geometric and abstract leaf designs deline

**Originally Listed At $800** Oceania, French Polynesia, Tahiti, Society Islands, ca. mid to late 19th century CE. A lovely cylindrical drum, hand-carved from a single piece of caramel-hued hard wood,

**Originally Listed At $1800** South Pacific, Micronesia, Marshall Islands, ca. 19th century CE. A wonderful and rare example of a fishing lure that is hand-carved from pearlescent shell. The slender

Oceania, Micronesia, Nukuoro Island, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A rare example of a hand-carved wooden canoe model boasting fine form and intricate detailing. The round-bottomed canoe is

Polynesia, Cook Islands, ca. 19th century CE. A stunning, extremely rare example of a no'oanga, a curved stool masterfully carved by hand from a single piece of tropical hardwood. It stands on four pa

RARE 19TH C TORTOISE SHELL TEA CADDY, MOTHER OF PEARL ACCENTS, ALL ORIGINAL, EXCELLENT CONDITION, 9 X 5.5 X 6

Oceania, Melanesia, Solomon Islands, ca. 19th century CE. A fabulous trio of shell rings - 2 of clam shell and 1 of nacre - all skillfully carved in openwork forms. Known as bakiha or currency rings,

French paint decorated architectural crest, 18th/ 19th c., parcel gilt shell crown framed by volutes, faux marble ground, central arrangement of flowers, approx 22.5"h, 51.5"w **Note: one of a pair of

French paint decorated architectural crest, 18th/ 19th c., parcel gilt shell crown framed by volutes, faux marble ground, central arrangement of flowers, approx 22.5"h, 51.5"w **Note: one of a pair of

French Louis XVI style painted hanging wall mirror, 19th c., with scallop shell crown, floral carved frame, beaded trim, centering flat mirror plate, restoration to crown, approx 69"h, 43"w Start Pric

A VERY RARE 19TH CENTURY RUSSIAN CARVED CONCH SHELL inscribed and dated 1899. 9 cm x 6 cm.

Oceania, Melanesia, northern Solomon Islands, North Bougainville District, Takuu Atoll (also Mortlock Islands or Marqueen Islands), ca. 19th century CE. A finely preserved adze of an elegant and minim

French Louis XV style giltwood mirror, 19th c., elaborately carved with shell at crown, acanthus leaves, floral and foliate motifs and scrollwork, beading surrounding flat plate mirror, restoration to

French Henri II Style Carved Walnut Marble Top Server, 19th c., the arched shell carved spindled crown over a shelf above a spindled plate rack, on turned tapered supports, to a base with an inset hig

**Originally Listed At $1800** Oceania, Melanesia, northern Solomon Islands, North Bougainville District, Takuu Atoll (also Mortlock Islands or Marqueen Islands), ca. 19th century CE. A finely preserv

Pair rare Japanese 19th century bronze figure standing on shell, beautiful sculpture, 11.6"H, 11.7"H

1871 1ed Satan in Society Sexual Misconduct Prostitution anti Feminism Abortion Nicholas Cookes “Satan in Society” is a rare, 19th-century work on the prevalence of evil and temptation wit

Pair of 19th Century Rare Japanese Imari Shell Shaped Dishes Ascending Size - Large - 8.5 x 5.5 x 2 and Small 7.5 x 4 x 1.75 $16 flat fee boxing, packing, insurance, tracking and shipping rate anywher

Rare 19th century sailor's valentine with hundreds of shells organized into a heart pattern and borders of symmetrically placed shells. Fitted to an octagon shaped box. Dimensions: 9" diameter Weight:

A RARE PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY ROYAL WORCESTER NAUTILUS PORCELAIN SHELL VASES overlaid with lizards and shells. 22 cm x 14 cm.

A RARE PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY ROYAL WORCESTER NAUTILUS PORCELAIN SHELL VASES overlaid with sea shells. 22 cm x 14 cm. 8 1/2" tall

1844 King James Holy BIBLE New York Old & New Testament American Bible Society A rare, mid-19th-century King James Holy Bible published by the American Bible Society in New York. This folio was printe