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LOT 2214
West African Carved Wooden Baule Figure Pair
20TH CENTURY A.D. OR EARLIER
19 3/4 in. (2.7 kg total, 50 cm high each).
Free-standing male and female figure, carved in the round standing naked albeit for their sandaled feet and engraved representations of body art. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx late Walter Steinberg collection.
Property of a lady, by inheritance.
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West African Carved Baule Figural Stool
20th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £143
The top face engraved with a linear design, the base formed as a stylised female figure carved in the round in a kneeling position, supporting the stool with up-stretched arms. 2.14 kg, 28 cm high
Ex late Walter Steinberg collection. Property of a lady, by inheritance. -
Bedouin Silver-Coloured Metal Beaded Necklace
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Comprising nine large collared spherical beads with geometric decoration, one with applied circumferential band. 211 grams, 45 cm long
London, UK, collection, 1990s. Property of a North London gentleman. -
Bedouin Mixed Jewellery Group
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Comprising: a necklace composed of glass beads; polychrome enamelled beads; a finger ring with substantial ornamented discoid bezel; ovoid bead with medial ornament; earring and pendant 'set' incorporating antique coins; floral jewellery element with dangles; mostly Afghanistan workmanship. 105 grams total, 1.4-29 cm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Ruislip, UK, gentleman, by inheritance.
