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LOT 2033
Banded Agate Bead Collection
20TH CENTURY A.D.
1 - 2 7/8 in. (270 grams total, 23-72 mm).
Including plano-convex, oblate and other types. [13, No Reserve]
ProvenancePrivate collection, UK.
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Western Asiatic Large Silver-Coloured Metal Pendant with Laquer Imam
Late 20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
Rectangular in plan with openwork ornament underside, suspension bale, inset glass panel with seated robed figure beside a lion, arch to the rear with calligraphic text above. 90 grams, 10.1 cm
Private collection, UK. -
Victorian 'Freaks Fair' Model of a Shrunken Head
19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £416
An imitation shrunken head modelled from leather with applied hair, moustache, eyebrows and eyelashes; pierced through the lips and ears; set in a later glass dome with base. 810 grams total, 20.5 cm including stand
Acquired Mellors & Kirk, circa 2019. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.
The Victorian ‘freak show’ played a significant role in mid- and late-nineteenth century popular culture, enjoyed by everyone regardless of their class. Such shows, which often travelled the country, were presented to the public as entertaining and educational, offering the opportunity to learn about anatomy and the ‘realities’ of people from foreign lands. The real 'shrunken heads', known as tsantsas, were carefully preserved, severed human heads that were used by the Jivaroan people of the Amazon as war trophies, for ceremonial purposes, or to intimidate enemies. -
Tibetan Banded Agate and Gilt Prayer Bead Necklace
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Graduated fusiform banded agate beads with gilt metal spacer beads. 175 grams, 76 cm
Private collection, UK.
