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LOT 2213
Bedouin Silver-Coloured Metal Ring Collection
20TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 - 2 3/8 in. (69.6 grams total, 28-60 mm).
Most with substantial bezels formed as birds or with geometric designs embellished with polychrome stone inlays, filigree ornament and other ornament. [6, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market.
Property of a Ruislip, UK, gentleman, by inheritance.
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West African Carved Tribal Mask
20th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £26
Displaying highly stylised face and hair detailing in relief with polychrome face painting; hollow reverse. 637 grams, 39 cm
Ex late Walter Steinberg collection. Property of a lady, by inheritance. -
West African Carved Wooden Baule Figure Pair
20th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £20
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. -
New Zealand Maori Carved Stone Tiki Replica
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
Crafted from polished greenstone with stylised features, openwork arms and a flat reverse; held in a box with label reading 'from New Zealand. Greenstone 'Tiki' Modern replica. Gift...1949.' 6.12 grams, 34 mm
Family gift, 1949. Private U.K. family collection formed in the early 1970s. The property of Mr and Mrs P. R. of East Sussex. Thence by descent to family members.
