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LOT 2202
West African Carved Bakota Reliquary Guardian Figure
20TH CENTURY A.D. OR EARLIER
22 5/8 in. (882 grams, 57.5 cm).
Formed by shaping sheet-metal panels over a central wood core; Gabon region. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx late Walter Steinberg collection.
Property of a lady, by inheritance.
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LOT 2202
West African Carved Bakota Reliquary Guardian Figure
Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
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Restrung; composed of mainly cream and beige-coloured rondelle and other types. 5.08 grams, 71 cm long
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West African Carved Tribal Mask
20th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £26
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Bedouin Silver-Coloured Metal Coin Necklace
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
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Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Ruislip, UK, gentleman, by inheritance.