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LOT 2148
Tribal Metal and Stone Ring Group
20TH CENTURY A.D.
1 - 1 3/8 in. (297 grams total, 25-35 mm).
Comprising thirty-three white-metal rings, each with decorative hoops and set with a glass or stone intaglio. [33]
ProvenanceEx London, UK, art market.
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
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African Terracotta Bead String Group
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Ten restrung necklaces composed of cream, beige and umber-coloured terracotta beads of various types, including tubular, rondelle, oval, barrel-shaped and others. 72 grams total, 62-70 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 and agate, as well as one red quartz bead and chlorite schist disc. -
Very Large Papuan Polished Green Stone Axehead
19th-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £572
With broad curved cutting edge, lentoid section body and conical butt. 1.29 kg, 35 cm
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. -
African Bronze Statue of a Warrior
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Depicted with elongated body and limbs, standing on a circular base; stylised facial features with large bulbous eyes, the hair gathered on a bun on the top of the head; one hand held at the waist and the other holding an axe. 18 grams, 75 mm
Ex London, UK, collection. Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
