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LOT 2220
Pre-Columbian Cloth Made into Dolls in Victorian Times
11TH-19TH CENTURY A.D.
7 1/2 in. (78 grams, 19 cm).
The polychrome woven Pre-Columbian textile fragments sewn into doll form in the Victorian age, when the stylised faces were added and attached to a panel with a loop; the dolls have been woven to reflect the style of ancient Chancay dolls from Peru. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1970s onwards.
Private collection of Michael O'Hara, Cambridgeshire, UK.
Ex private collection of Benjamin Hyde-Smith, Hertfordshire, UK.
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Pre-Columbian Jama Coaque Ceramic Shaman Figure
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Modelled seated, wearing an elaborated headdress and large hoop ear ornaments, holding what are likely ceremonial accoutrements. 250 grams, 13.1 cm high
Ex Alan Cherry, Bournemouth, UK. Acquired in the 1990s. From a Norfolk, UK, private collection.
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Pre-Columbian Inca Ceramic Stirrup Vessel with Figure
Circa 15th-16th century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
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Ex Alan Cherry, Bournemouth, UK. Acquired in the 1990s. From a Norfolk, UK, private collection. -
Pre-Columbian Toltec Terracotta Anthropomorphic Vessel
12th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
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Acquired 1970s onwards. Private collection of Michael O'Hara, Cambridgeshire, UK. Ex private collection of Benjamin Hyde-Smith, Hertfordshire, UK.
