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LOT 2208
Bedouin Mixed Jewellery Group
20TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 - 11 1/2 in. (105 grams total, 1.4-29 cm).
Comprising: a necklace composed of glass beads; polychrome enamelled beads; a finger ring with substantial ornamented discoid bezel; ovoid bead with medial ornament; earring and pendant 'set' incorporating antique coins; floral jewellery element with dangles; mostly Afghanistan workmanship. [18, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market.
Property of a Ruislip, UK, gentleman, by inheritance.
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Bedouin Silver-Coloured Metal Jewellery Collection
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Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Ruislip, UK, gentleman, by inheritance. -
African Terracotta Bead Group
12th century A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £39
Comprising a large number of small disc beads, interspersed with singles and groups of cylindrical and variously shaped types, all strung together. 93 grams, 892 cm long
UK gallery, early 2000s. -
West African Carved Wooden Baule Figure Pair
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Free-standing male and female figure, carved in the round standing naked albeit for their sandaled feet and engraved representations of body art. 2.7 kg total, 50 cm high each
Ex late Walter Steinberg collection. Property of a lady, by inheritance.
