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LOT 2452
Central African Bronze Figural Group
19TH-EARLY 20TH CENTURY A.D.
1 3/4 - 4 7/8 in. (994 grams total, 4.6-12.5 cm).
Including one seated with children on the lap, and other types. [5, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000.
From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
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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. -
North American Stone and Wood War Hammer
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Comprising a short wooden shank and polished stone head attached with a sewn hide sleeve; painted detailing to the shank and small bird's feather at the upper end. 86 grams, 34.2 cm
From the family collection of a Maida Vale lady, UK. -
Central African Bronze Boat with Figures
19th-early 20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
Miniature boat model comprising: flat-bottomed open boat with incised zigzag line to the hull, curved stern post formed as a reptilian tail, prow with simulated crocodile head; two pairs of figures sitting on the thwarts, one male and one female, each male with a paddle; rear figure with paddle to the port side, leading figure with paddle to the starboard. 1 kg, 35.5 cm wide
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
