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LOT 2443
Tribal Silver-Coloured Large Bead Group
20TH CENTURY A.D.
2-2 1/2 in. (120 grams total, 52-63 mm).
Each a sheet-metal sphere with short collars at each end and bands of repoussé ornament. [5, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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African Wooden Knife and Spatula Group
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Including a lentoid-section spatula with grip formed as a crouching monkey, trowel with hooked handle and other types. 237 grams total, 26-28.5 cm
From the family collection of a Maida Vale lady, UK. -
African Wooden Mask of a Boy
19th-20th century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £167
Carved in the half-round with hollowed reverse, band of perforations to the rim, modern mounting rings inside. 162 grams, 18 cm
Ex London, UK, gallery, 1971-early 2000s. Property of a London gentleman. -
Pre-Columbian Face Design Pottery Jar
1st millennium A.D. or laterEstimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £222
Squat in profile with slightly flared mouth, body formed as two addorsed faces with pointillé edges and vertical slits to the eyes, mouth and cheeks; painted spiral tendrils with leaves and concentric triangular motifs. 90 grams, 75 mm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
