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LOT 2445
African Wooden Spoon and Ladle Group
20TH CENTURY A.D.
9 3/8 - 26 3/4 in. (698 grams total, 24.5-68 cm).
Including a carved spoon with male bust finial to the handle, large ladle with keeled bowl and other items. [4, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the family collection of a Maida Vale lady, UK.
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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. -
Silver Coiled Bracelet
Circa 19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £176
With a decoratively twisted penannular hoop, tapering towards the terminals and barrel-shaped terminals; cleaned; probably from North Africa. 34.9 grams, 70 mm wide
Acquired before the early 1970s. Ex London, UK, gallery. Property of a London gentleman. -
Tribal Silver-Coloured Metal Ring Group
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
With mainly discoid inset stones in various colours, mainly geometric pellet designs. 91 grams total, 27-32 mm
Ex London art market, Mayfair 1990s.
