Old West African Ritual Medicine Amulet with Cowrie Shells
Updated August 6, 2026
This auction ended on August 16, 2026.
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| Lot number | 0145 |
| Estimate | $200 - $400 |
| Opening bid | $120 |
| Auction | A Lifetime of Discovery |
| Date | August 16, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | A CUT ABOVE AUCTION |
| Location | WARWICK, New York |
Old West African ritual medicine amulet, constructed from layered leather and cloth with a conical form, mounted with cowrie shells and suspended from a hand-forged iron hook. The surface displays a
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