North American Auction Company
Live Auction

American Indian& the West End of Year SALE

Sat, Nov 17, 2018 12:00PM EST
Lot 320

African Ivory Coast Cowrie Shell Tribal Crown

Estimate: $200 - $400

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
Featured in this lot is an African Ivory Coast Cowrie Shell Tribal Crown, c. 1890-1920. The crown is made of tightly woven wicker and also features black and white trade beads. Cowrie is the name for different size sea snails. This hat shows good condition for age and measures 7.5" x 6.5" x 2".

Condition

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