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Indus Valley Terracotta Bichrome Bowl
3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Broad and squat with rounded rim; inner face with concentric painted design (wreath, ladder, comb) and outer face with a single line above the base. 891 grams, 27.2 cm wide
Ex Abelita family collection, 1980s-2000s. -
Bedouin Silver-Coloured Metal Ring Group
20th century A.D.Estimate: £50 - 70 (+bp*)
Bids: 1 | Current Bid: £5
Comprising ten rings, each with a decorative hoop and set with a polished gemstone. 89 grams total, 27-32 mm
Ex North West London collection, 2000s. -
Tribal Carved Wooden Swazi Mirror
Swaziland, circa 1950 A.D.Estimate: £20 - 30 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Rectangular wooden frame set with a glass mirror, the reverse carved with a shield and spears, metal handle. 295 grams, 20 cm wide
Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985. -
Zulu Woman's Beaded 'Itete' Marriage Apron and Photograph of a Descendant of the Owner
20th century A.D.Estimate: £40 - 60 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
A fabric apron decorated with vibrant polychrome beads; some beading detached from the fabric. 988 grams total, 158 cm long
Collected October 2003 near Ilenge mountain in the Msinga district of Zululand. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985. -
Zulu Woman's Beaded 'Ixama' Belt and Photograph of Ms Kokuthula Ncele a descendant of the Owner
20th century A.D.Estimate: £30 - 40 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Woven from Ncema grass with fabric backing, decorated with polychrome beads arranged in the 'mashunka' pattern, and with brass studs at each finial. 300 grams total, belt: 84 cm long
Collected September 2003 in the mountains west of Pomeroy, in the Msinga district of Zululand. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985. -
Zulu Man's 'Tshoba' Cowtail Neckpiece and Photograph Langa Sibiya a Descendant of the Owner
20th century A.D.Estimate: £40 - 60 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Composed of several switches sewn on a piece of hide, with a rope closure. 699 grams, 50 cm
Collected from the Bindolo area, south of Pomeroy, 30 kms south west of Rorke's Drift. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985. -
Zulu Woman's 'Umutsha' Wedding Day Waistband
Circa 1950's A.D.Estimate: £30 - 40 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Composed of five round-section bands with rope closure, decorated with later polychrome plastic beads. 685 grams, 86 cm long
Owned by Mrs Masithole Ntuli of Bercnille (Emaswazimi). Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985. -
Zulu Woman's 'Ujiza' Collar and Photograph of Ms Tandile Xaba A Descendant of the Owner
20th century A.D.Estimate: £30 - 40 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Intricately woven using small beads in black, red, white, green and blue. 244 grams total, collar: 76 cm long
Collected in October 2003 from the Silutshana area, 10 km east of Islandlwana. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985. -
Tribal Swazi Pipe with Stone Bowls
Swaziland, circa early 20th century A.D.Estimate: £30 - 40 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Comprising a hollow wooden pipe with a stone bowl, accompanied by two further bowls in light-coloured stone. 545 grams total, 4.5-40.5 cm
Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985. -
Zulu Woman's Necklace with 'Ishungu' Snuff Container and Photograph of Ms Nonhlanhla Nene a Descendant of the Owner
20th century A.D.Estimate: £30 - 40 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Beaded necklace composed of vibrant oblate beads, the container made from a seed pod. 70 grams total, Necklace: 68 cm long
Collected in December 2003 from the Ngwebeni Valley (from where the Zulu army began their assault on the British camp at Isandlwana on 22 January 1879). Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985. -
Framed Postcard of a Zulu and Zulu-Made Cards
20th century A.D.Estimate: £20 - 30 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
The framed postcard showing an elderly witch doctor, accompanied by four handmade cards showing traditional scenes. 455 grams total, 14.3-21.8 cm
Collected near Rorke's Drift, South Africa, in 2001. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985. -
Bedouin Silver-Coloured Metal Ring Group
20th century A.D.Estimate: £50 - 70 (+bp*)
Bids: 1 | Current Bid: £5
Comprising ten rings with decorative bezels, each set with a cabochon. 88 grams total, 28-30 mm
Ex North West London collection, 2000s.
