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LOT 2436
Tribal Silver-Coloured Metal Large Bead Group
20TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 - 2 3/4 in. (128 grams total, 30-72 mm).
Comprising four spheres with open ends and applied granule ornament, and an ellipsoid with tubular extensions and filigree ornament. [5, No Reserve]
ProvenanceCollected from 1970-1999.
From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.
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African Terracotta Bead Group
12th century A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £33
Comprising a large number of small disc beads, interspersed with singles and groups of cylindrical and variously shaped types, all strung together. 93 grams, 892 cm long
UK gallery, early 2000s. -
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. -
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.
