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LOT 2212
Bedouin Silver-Coloured Metal Beaded Headpiece
20TH CENTURY A.D.
20 7/8 in. (239 grams, 53 cm).
Comprising fifteen decorated plaques on fabric belt with beaded edges, each end with a tongue-shaped metal plaque. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceLondon, UK, collection, 1990s.
Property of a North London gentleman.
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African Terracotta Bead Necklace String
12th century A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £26
Restrung; composed of mainly cream and beige-coloured rondelle and other types. 5.08 grams, 71 cm long
UK gallery, early 2000s. -
African Terracotta Bead String Group
12th century A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £33
Restrung; composed of cream, beige and umber-coloured terracotta beads of various types, including rondelle, oval, barrel-shaped and others. 82 grams total, 62-150 cm long
UK gallery, early 2000s. -
Bedouin Mixed Jewellery Group
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
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. 105 grams total, 1.4-29 cm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Ruislip, UK, gentleman, by inheritance.
