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LOT 2439
African Wooden Knife and Spatula Group
20TH CENTURY A.D.
10 1/4 - 11 1/4 in. (237 grams total, 26-28.5 cm).
Including a lentoid-section spatula with grip formed as a crouching monkey, trowel with hooked handle and other types. [4, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the family collection of a Maida Vale lady, UK.
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African Tribal Wooden Three-Legged Stool
19th-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
With concave seat and three curved legs with integral feet. 4.1 kg, 40 cm
Fine condition.
Ex property of a West London, UK, collector. -
African Terracotta Bead String Group
12th century A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £39
Comprising ten restrung necklaces, each composed of cream, beige and umber-coloured terracotta beads of various types, including tubular, rondelle, oval, barrel-shaped and others. 66 grams total, 68-76 cm
UK gallery, early 2000s.
Excavations along Kenya’s coast and on the offshore islands indicate a long history of importation dating back to the mid-9th century A.D. At Kilwa, beads found include terracotta, shell discs, carnelian, crystal an agate, as well as one red quartz bead and chlorite schist disc. -
African Wooden Spoon and Ladle Group
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Including a carved spoon with male bust finial to the handle, large ladle with keeled bowl and other items. 698 grams total, 24.5-68 cm
From the family collection of a Maida Vale lady, UK.
