A few examples of appraisal values for
FEMALE WITH LONG HAIR IN A SHELL

• PORTRAIT BUST OF AN ASIAN LADY
  PORTRAIT BUST OF AN ASIAN LADY the patinated lady with hair in an asymmetrical chignon and shell form earrings all set atop a square plinth untranslated seal on back of neck h:9 in.
• LARGE MULTISTRAND TRIBAL STYLE
  LARGE MULTISTRAND TRIBAL STYLE SHELL NECKLACE 20th c., seashells and wood beads, 32 strands of small polished snail shells suspended from 8 strings of red beads dangling from white shells, the back of the neck strung with cowry shell fragments, approx. 20"l or 13"dia
• *A Japanese Carved Ivory Figure
  *A Japanese Carved Ivory Figure of a Lady shown with her hair loosely coiffed holding a basket of vegetables on her back with inlaid mother-of-pearl tortoiseshell and coral floral decoration throughout her clothes wearing sandals and raised upon a circular base having an inlaid signature plaque with a two-character mark on the back with an inscription on the underside inside a gourd form cartouche. Height 9 1/2 inches.
• African hand-carved female
  African hand-carved female ceremonial figure; shell inlay. 24"H. Good condition.
• AN ALABASTER SCULPTURE of a young
  AN ALABASTER SCULPTURE of a young Victorian woman with long hair and head band. Width 10'' height 9''. c. 1920's. The carving has a few chips and scratches.
• A JAPANESE SATSUMA SHELL SHAPE
  A JAPANESE SATSUMA SHELL SHAPE PLATE,MEIJI PERIOD Japanese ,Meiji Period, decorated with a female with long dark hair, dressed in lavishly decorated long robes in a seating position next to the shore, depicting an outdoor landscape with trees and rocks with shell fishes, the rim of the plate is decorated with repeated abstract version of floral motifs on a dark blue ground D: 16.6"(42.2cm) Condition: in overall good condition
• Decorative patinated bronze
  Decorative patinated bronze garden fountain with a female nude posed on the edge of a shell with dolphin form spout. 32 1/2"H.
• Ambusap Bridal Cowrie Shell
  Ambusap Bridal Cowrie Shell Headpiece, from Papua New Guinea, this veil is covered in shells, each pierced up to 2 times in order to be attached, demonstrating the tightest hand-bining technique, and great attention to detail. It would be worn long in the back on the day of the wedding as the bride is presented to her groom. Tail of the veil appears to go into a snake like form. 28 inches long (approx). Condition, overall good condition with some missing shells and losses to shells.Provenance:Private Los Angeles, CA collection
• A Finely Carved Chinese Coral Model
  A Finely Carved Chinese Coral Model of a Lady the standing woman shown with loosely coiffed hair and holding a basket overflowing with flowers having floral design on the figure's robes cascading with flowing scarves cords and flowers carved in the round with fine detail raised atop a fitted pierce carved wood base. Height of coral 9 1/2 inches.
• Plateau Girl's Beaded Wool Dress,
  Plateau Girl's Beaded Wool Dress, with Cowrie Shells early 20th century thread-sewn; with yoke beaded using colors of pink, light blue, red white-heart, rose, and yellow; a single row of cowrie shells outlines bodice; hide thong ties at shoulders length 32 inches x chest 35 inches
• A Japanese Ivory Figure of a
  A Japanese Ivory Figure of a Woman depicted with her hair coiffed and wearing a kimono decorated with flowers carrying a child in one arm and holding a parasol the child holding a leafy branch the composition on a circular base and further raised on a wood base. Height 10 1/2 inches.
• *A Carved Coral Model of a Woman of
  *A Carved Coral Model of a Woman of white color the figure depicted with a coiled coiffure and wearing draped robes in a swaying pose raised atop a wood base. Height 4 1/4 inches.
• Tortoise Shell Locket. Decorated
  Tortoise Shell Locket. Decorated with a large tortoise shell carved bust of woman with grapes and leaves in her hair, glass enclosures, overall 77mm x 43mm. Estimate $200-400
• SHELL CAMEO. Late 29th-early
  SHELL CAMEO. Late 29th-early 20th century unmarked. Large oval cameo of a woman with a cello with a bird perched on the top. In a marked ''14K'' frame with rope twist edge. 2 1/2''l. 1 7/8''w.
• SHELL CAMEO. Early 20th century
  SHELL CAMEO. Early 20th century unmarked. Large rectangular cameo with cut corners of a woman in a ribbon oval held by birds. In a silver-tone filigree frame. 2 1/2''l. 2''w.
• AN AFRICAN IVORY CARVED FIGURE of
  AN AFRICAN IVORY CARVED FIGURE of woman wearing very long hair braids and brief loin cloth one arm holding hair at her back. Height 12.35'' on attached marble base. The carving is in good condition with light wear throughout. The top of the head may have a few chips but it is difficult to tell.
• An unmounted oval shell cameo
  An unmounted oval shell cameo profile of a woman approx. 4.5 x 3.2 cm.
• A Coral Carving of a Woman of
  A Coral Carving of a Woman of deep orange colored coral shown holding a woven basket with flowers raised atop a later naturalistic wood base. Height 7 1/2 inches.
• Shell carved cameo, woman bust in
  Shell carved cameo, woman bust in profile, in mahogany shadow box frame, cameo 2-1/2" x 1-3/4", 8-1/4" x 7" overall
• SHELL WORK/ SAILOR ART, FIVE
  SHELL WORK/ SAILOR ART, FIVE PIECES, 19TH C., INCLUDIN: FEMALE FIGURE WITH PAINTED WOOD HEAD AND TORSE AND APPLIED SHELL BODY, IN REMOVABLE GLASS DOME WITH CARVED WOODEN BASE, REPAIRED APRON, DOLL ONLY: 4 1/2" H.; DEM...Shell work/ sailor art, five pieces, 19th C., includin: female figure with painted wood head and torse and applied shell body, in removable glass dome with carved wooden base, repaired apron, doll only: 4 1/2" h.; demilune paper sewing box with seashells applied to cover, pincushion at center, gilded paper trimmings and decoration, pink paper interior, some loss, 6 3/4" w.; Empire style bureau form box, heavily damaged mirror held by scroll supports applied with shells, base with serpentine top which lifts to reveal a cobalt colored interior, serpentine front with faux central bank of drawers and mirrored side cabinets, painted accents and applied seashells throughout, numerous damages and loss, 19" h.; pincushion held by pink and white seashell; and a late 19th C. pitcher marked "Stone Chinaware St. John's" with cartouche, applied with shells, beads and other trimmings, some damages, hairlines to pitcher, etc., 3 3/4" h., all pieces in lot have loss and damages and are being sold as is.
• A Victorian shell cameo brooch
  A Victorian shell cameo brooch depicting a female in profile with flowers in her hair, an eyeglass and a miniature corkscrew with bone handle
• Maya Molded Female Figure, 700-900
  Maya Molded Female Figure, 700-900 A.D., the light tan terra cotta figure with traces of blue white slip, depicted wearing tall rectangular headdress, ear plugs, and long beaded necklace, with slightly protruding breasts under a tunic dress, two puncture holes under breasts and another in the bottom of the base, h. 7".
• BRONZE FIGURE OF A WOMAN WITH
  BRONZE FIGURE OF A WOMAN WITH SHELLBronze Figure of a Woman with Shell, after "Metamorphosis" by Jakob Meller, "Tiffany & Co." stamps on self-base, h. 11 1/2 in., w. 20 in., d. 5 3/4 in
• A collection of large seashells
  A collection of large seashells
• ETRUSCAN MOLDED TERRACOTTA HEAD
  ETRUSCAN MOLDED TERRACOTTA HEAD OF A WOMAN Fitted with plain circular headdress with hair parted in the middle above lidded almond-shaped eyes a prominent nose small lips and a rounded chin; 8 1/4 x 5 3/4 in.
• AN AFRICAN CARVED WOOD FEMALE
  AN AFRICAN CARVED WOOD FEMALE FERTILITY FIGURE. Hands at waist wearing painted face mask with cowrie shell eyes small jade pi worn as an amulet having raffia grass skirt feet wide apart raised on attached metal base. Height: 30 inches.
• SHELLS, CORAL, & A SHELL HANGING
  SHELLS, CORAL, & A SHELL HANGING ORNAMENT .
• VINTAGE GERMAN PORCELAIN
  VINTAGE GERMAN PORCELAIN FIGURINE, FISHERWOMANHand painted porcelain; red, blue and white coloration. Long haired brunette holding fish. Sea shell motifs; gilt highlights. Chip to finger. Issued: 20th c. Dimensions: 8"H Country of Origin: Germany
• *A Carved Coral Figure of a Lady
  *A Carved Coral Figure of a Lady depicted with a coiled coiffure and wearing flowing robes raised upon a hardwood stand. Height 4 1/4 inches.
• PLASTER SCULPTURE OF A CLASSICAL
  PLASTER SCULPTURE OF A CLASSICAL FEMALE FIGURE, HAVING ...Plaster Sculpture of a Classical Female Figure, having wavy hair, length 28 inches. Condition: All lots are sold "AS IS" The condition of lots can vary widely and are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. *No credit card payments will be accepted for silver, gold, or jewelry from buyers that have not purchased from our gallery in the past.
• AMBER AND SHELL NECKLACE Amber
  AMBER AND SHELL NECKLACE Amber and shell necklace. 18" long.
• BAMBARA COWRIE SHELL MASK, MIXED
  BAMBARA COWRIE SHELL MASK, MIXED MEDIA (West African, 20th century). Cowrie shells, wood, metal plate and hair, 26" H x 10" W x 5" D.
• BRONZE FIGURE OF YOUNG GIRL WITH
  BRONZE FIGURE OF YOUNG GIRL WITH SEASHELL, H: 19-1/2 INBronze Figure of Young Girl with Seashell, H: 19-1/2 in
• Large coloured print of a basket of
  Large coloured print of a basket of shells, 37.5 x 32 cm
• A Ladies' Carved Shell Cameo in
  A Ladies' Carved Shell Cameo in Gold Frame 18k yellow gold frame featuring a carved shell cameo depicting a lady profile with flowers in her hair; stamped "750".
• A shell cameo pendant, the oval
  A shell cameo pendant, the oval cameo depicting a classical lady in profile beneath a ribbon tie and pearl studded frame, a mother-of-pearl drop below and diamond set bail above, total length 6cm, approximately 3.1gm