Arms & Armour, Asian, Ethno & More

Arms & Armour, Asian, Ethno & More

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Arms & Armour, Asian, Ethno & More

Arms & Armour, Asian, Ethno & More

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Auction featuring many fine examples of edged weapons, armour including many helmets and Japanese suit parts, ethnographic pieces featuring pre-Columbian, Filipino and Africa lots, a wide selection of jewelry, fossils and minerals as well as other assorted collectables.

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Polished Fossilized Dinosaur Bone Sphere

Lot # 202 (Sale Order: 201 of 324)      

Finely polished and perfectly rounded fossilized dinosaur bone sphere. Ancient bone from a large dinosaur with incredible natural bone and marrow coloring throughout. Siz...moree 3" W, includes wood stand. Condition: Great condition throughout.

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Polished Dinosaur Bone Sphere

Lot # 203 (Sale Order: 202 of 324)      

Finely polished and perfectly rounded fossilized dinosaur bone sphere. Ancient bone from a large dinosaur with incredible natural bone and marrow coloring throughout. Siz...moree 3" W, includes wood stand. Condition: Great condition.

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Large Mounted Section of Petrified Wood

Lot # 204 (Sale Order: 203 of 324)      

Incredible section of petrified wood on a custom mounted stand. Natural earthen deposits throughout with some areas of soft polished petrified wood. Size 14" H on includ...moreed custom stand.. Condition: Lovely preserved condition throughout.

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Fossilized Ammonite Jewelry Box

Lot # 205 (Sale Order: 204 of 324)      

Gorgeous rectangular shaped ammonite fossil jewelry or trinket box. With a large fossilized ammonite to the face, with numerous other unknown species of fossils layered i...moren between. Deep space black with pure white and grey complimenting coloring throughout. Size 5" W x 1 1/2" H. Condition: Great condition throughout.

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Asante Gold Chief's Ring, 18k (21g)

Lot # 206 (Sale Order: 205 of 324)      

West Africa, Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire, Akan Cultures, Asante peoples mid to early 20th century. Beautifully cast traditional ring with a protrusion to one side and raised ...moredetails. For additional information on Asante gold Finger rings and similar examples see (Gold of the Akan from the Glassell Collection, pg. 168-185). Acid tested with partial dissolution 18k indicating likely consistent 18k gold content. US ring (size 8.5). Total weight 21 grams. Size 1 3/8" W. Condition: very good with some visible casting flaws and file marks from the original craftsman. Provenance: Family collection of an esteemed diplomat and ambassador amassed during travel and work circa 1960-1990s in the medical field providing charitable advanced medical care throughout the African continent and internationally.

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Luminous Megalodon Tooth

Lot # 207 (Sale Order: 206 of 324)      

Cream and coral marbling throughout make this fossilized megalodon tooth an absolute eye catching example of the greatest ocean beast ever lived. Vertical striations are ...morenatural results of the fossilization process, and preserved the serrated tooth well. Size 4" L. Condition: Wonderful condition throughout.

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Rare Collection of Muricadae Murex Shells

Lot # 208 (Sale Order: 207 of 324)      

Fantastic group of various muricadae shells from the Philippines. Muricid shells are variably shaped, generally with a raised spire and strong sculpture with spiral ridge...mores and often axial varices (typically three or more varices on each whorl), also frequently bearing spines, tubercles, or blade-like processes. Size of largest 2 3/4" L. Condition: Losses to be expected with age.

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Asante Gold Proverbs "Bird" Chief's Ring (14k Gold, 20grams)

Lot # 209 (Sale Order: 208 of 324)      

West Africa, Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire, Akan Cultures, Asante peoples mid to early 20th century. The bird carrying a gold dust container or other object is a symbol of prov...moreerbs or sayings that were popular in the spoken language of the Asante. For additional information on Asante gold Finger rings and similar examples see (Gold of the Akan from the Glassell Collection, pg. 168-185). This ring has been acid tested as 14k with partial dissolution, weight 20 grams. US ring (size 8.5). Size 7/8" W x 1 1/4" H. Provenance: Family collection of an esteemed diplomat and ambassador amassed during travel and work circa 1960-1990s in the medical field providing charitable advanced medical care throughout the African continent and internationally.

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Asante "Parrots" Chief's Ring (14k Gold, 29grams)

Lot # 210 (Sale Order: 209 of 324)      

West Africa, Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire, Akan Cultures, Asante peoples mid to early 20th century. Two parrots male and female in a pose facing one another with a beetle like...more creature between them. For additional information on Asante gold Finger rings and similar examples see (Gold of the Akan from the Glassell Collection, pg. 168-185). Acid tested at 14k gold with no dissolution indicating 14k or above. Tested at 18k with instant dissolution. Weight 29grams. Ring finger size us 10. Size ring 3/4" W, birds 1 3/4" W. Provenance: Family collection of an esteemed diplomat and ambassador amassed during travel and work circa 1960-1990s in the medical field providing charitable advanced medical care throughout the African continent and internationally.

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Asante "Knot" Gold Ring (14k 16grams)

Lot # 211 (Sale Order: 210 of 324)      

West Africa, Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire, Akan Cultures, Asante peoples mid to early 20th century. Lost wax cast of a intertwine knot with textured features to the surface. F...moreor additional information on Asante gold Finger rings and similar examples see (Gold of the Akan from the Glassell Collection, pg. 168-185). This ring has been scratch acid test as partial 14k. Ring finger size (US6.5). Total weight 16grams. 1" W. Provenance: Family collection of an esteemed diplomat and ambassador amassed during travel and work circa 1960-1990s in the medical field providing charitable advanced medical care throughout the African continent and internationally.

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Asante Chief's Gold "Leopard" Ring, 1-10k Gold (24g)

Lot # 212 (Sale Order: 211 of 324)      

West Africa, Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire, Akan Cultures, Asante peoples. Simple flat band with a leopard figure to the top with a S-shaped tail and spots to surface. This has...more been acid tested with partial dissolve using 10k acid indicating 1-10k gold content. Total weight 24grams. Size ring 3/4" W, animal 1 1/2" W. Condition: very good with visible casting flaws and some mishappen form from the soft metal and use.. Provenance: Family collection of an esteemed diplomat and ambassador amassed during travel and work circa 1960-1990s in the medical field providing charitable advanced medical care throughout the African continent and internationally.

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Asante Royal Chief's Gold Ring (10k Gold, 18grams)

Lot # 213 (Sale Order: 212 of 324)      

West Africa, Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire, Akan Cultures, Asante peoples mid to early 20th century. Sold formed ring with indications of a very heavy plating of higher content...more gold or series of various coatings. For additional information on Asante gold Finger rings and similar examples see (Gold of the Akan from the Glassell Collection, pg. 168-185). This ring has been acid tested at 10k gold with partial dissolution. 18 grams total weight. Ring finger size (US6.5). Size 3/4" W. Provenance: Family collection of an esteemed diplomat and ambassador amassed during travel and work circa 1960-1990s in the medical field providing charitable advanced medical care throughout the African continent and internationally.

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Asante Gold Chief's Ring (10-14k Gold, 10grams)

Lot # 214 (Sale Order: 213 of 324)      

West Africa, Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire, Akan Cultures, Asante peoples mid to early 20th century. Beautifully cast ring with a cone like architectural object flanked by a se...moreries of roped embossed section. Probably lost wax cast. For additional information on Asante gold Finger rings and similar examples see (Gold of the Akan from the Glassell Collection, pg. 168-185). Total weight 10 grams. Acid tested at 10k gold with no dissolution indicating roughly 10k-14k gold content. Size 1" W x 1 3/8" H. Provenance: Family collection of an esteemed diplomat and ambassador amassed during travel and work circa 1960-1990s in the medical field providing charitable advanced medical care throughout the African continent and internationally.

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Exceptional Akan Chief's Gold Armlet

Lot # 215 (Sale Order: 214 of 324)      

West Africa, Ghana and Cote D'Ivoire, Akan peoples, Chiefs armlet 20th century. Gold leaf, wood, and brightly colored fibers. A series of many gold leaf covered talismans with the central motif a raised series of square pedestals, flanked by two claw or horns, two geometric shapes, one bottle, and several other unique forms. Size 8 3/4" H, central square 3" H x 2 1/4" W

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Akan Chiefs Gold Armlet

Lot # 216 (Sale Order: 215 of 324)      

West Africa, Ghana and Cote D'Ivoire, Akan peoples, Chiefs armlet 20th century. Gold leaf, wood, and brightly colored fibers. A wide Muslim influenced talisman carved in ...morewood with gold leaf laid over. Even through the Akan chieftains were mostly Christian they often used Muslim imagery which was believed to grant the wearer invincible in war. Size 5 3/4" W x 6 1/4" H. Condition: Losses to fibers and gold leaf throughout.. Provenance: Family collection of an esteemed diplomat and ambassador amassed during travel and work circa 1960-1990s in the medical field providing charitable advanced medical care throughout the African continent and internationally.

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Ashanti Royal Court Asipim 'Seat of Power', Early 20th Century

Lot # 217 (Sale Order: 216 of 324)      

West Africa, Ghana, Asante Royal court throne chair known as an Asipim or I stand form royal chair of the Asante culture. Exclusively used by chiefs and court figures wit...moreh innumerable European brass appliques or tacks and " Mpeaboo " gold weight shaped decoration over the wood with hide frame. The top of the chair decorated with two finials known as "ntuatire", often in a so called eagle talons form. It is known that the more chairs or Asipim an Akan chief posses the more powerful they are, some less chief only posses four thrones while very powerful chief possess 14 or more. Size 31" H x 15" W. Condition: Breaks to leather seat, repaired and restored, losses throughout.. Provenance: Family collection of an esteemed diplomat and ambassador amassed during travel and work circa 1960-1990s in the medical field providing charitable advanced medical care throughout the African continent and internationally.

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Group of Fine Bronze & Metal Miniatures

Lot # 218 (Sale Order: 217 of 324)      

Four various African pendants, clothing pin, and belt hook. One piece comprised of mixed metals including gold and copper depicts an erotic seen of two people mating. Dou...moreble headed ram pendant, zoomorphic belt hook, and animal finial clothing pin. Size of largest piece 4 1/8" H. Condition: Patina throughout, minor losses and wear commensurate with age.

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Large African Cowrie Shell & Leather Panel

Lot # 219 (Sale Order: 218 of 324)      

Africa, probably Nigeria, Heavy Panel of Cowrie shell and leather. Dark tanned leather hide. Tassels of woven leather strands and an intricate application of cowrie shell...mores to the face in verticle and horizontal patterns. 56'' L x 27 1/2'' W. Condition: Good condition with some loss to the ends of strands and wear throughout, missing minor number of shells. Provenance: Collected prior to 2008, ex-Lacy Gallery (Vanna & Lee Lacy collection), Los Angeles CA. Lacy Gallery was founded upon six decades of collecting ethnographic and fine art. Lee Lacy was a distinguished Hollywood producer of iconic TV series and commercials.

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Authentic Bamum Helmet Mask, Cameroon Grasslands

Lot # 220 (Sale Order: 219 of 324)      

Cameroon, Grasslands Kingdoms, the Bamum Kingdom. Bamum peoples helmet mask carved in wood with a pierced openwork head. Independently reviewed by a member of the Ethnic ...moreArts Council and believed to be authentic and ritually used. Scan of an early appraisal circa 2005 by Charles D. Miller III / Aspects of Africa INC. (Item #PNG141 $12,000) Size 15" H, 12" W. Condition: very good with wear and loss to finish commensurate with age and use.. Provenance: Ex-Ambassador Collection, purchased circa 1970s. Family collection of an esteemed diplomat and ambassador amassed during travel and work circa 1960-1990s in the medical field providing charitable advanced medical care throughout the African continent and internationally.

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Fang 4 Face "Ngontang" Helmet Mask

Lot # 221 (Sale Order: 220 of 324)      

Gabon, Fang peoples circa 20th century. Si Fang Gabon. Fang four face Ngontang helmet mask with a series of red and white faces over a dark noir patinated background. App...moreraised circa 2005 by Aspects of Africa INC, Charles D. Miller III (Item #PNQ140, $5000) Size: 17" H, 10" W, 11" D. Condition: very good condition. Provenance: Family collection of an esteemed diplomat and ambassador amassed during travel and work circa 1960-1990s in the medical field providing charitable advanced medical care throughout the African continent and internationally.

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African Knobkerrie, 20th c.

Lot # 222 (Sale Order: 221 of 324)      

African, Knobkerrie club circa 20th century with a primarily a dark brown patina, smooth shaft, and flat end. Traditionally used as a weapon by the Zulu and other Souther...moren African tribes. The word knobkerrie comes from the Dutch word knop (knob) and the Bushman and Hottentot word Kerrie (stick). They saw popular use even into the South African apartheid era with protestors and police. Size 26 1/2" L. Condition: Good overall condition.

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Bamana "Chiwara" Vertical Antelope Headdress, Mali

Lot # 223 (Sale Order: 222 of 324)      

West Africa, Mali, Republic of Mali, Northern Region, Segu, Bamana peoples vertical antelope headdress. Well worn and early headdress in the form of an antelope with pier...moreced sections and sheets of iron strips pined over the skull and horns. Mounted on included custom stand. 11 1/2" L x 20 1/2" H x 4" W. Condition: good. Provenance: Purchased circa 1978. Family collection of an esteemed diplomat and ambassador amassed during travel and work circa 1960-1990s in the medical field providing charitable advanced medical care throughout the African continent and internationally.

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Rare African Ritual Spoons, Ex-Ambassador

Lot # 224 (Sale Order: 223 of 324)      

West Africa, Ghana region, Akuaba ritual spoon and fertility figure. Each carved from a light brown gold wood with heavy detailing to both handles of geometric designs an...mored patterns. Size 12 1/2" H, 6 3/4" W. Condition: Both in good condition throughout with minor wear to be expected.. Provenance: Family collection of an esteemed diplomat and ambassador amassed during travel and work circa 1960-1990s in the medical field providing charitable advanced medical care throughout the African continent and internationally.

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Tall Mossi Figure, Ex-Ambassador

Lot # 225 (Sale Order: 224 of 324)      

West Africa, Burkina Faso, Mossi peoples tall and slender figure with tribal marks to the face. The historic Mossi Kingdom ruled their land until French colonial powers a...morerrived in the 19th century. The Mossi Kingdoms were made up of five great kingdoms: Ouagadougou, Tenkodogo, Fada N'gourma, and Zondoma and Boussouma. Each kingdom had its own domestic power and independence, but they shared rituals, military, and family. Size: 47 3/4" H, 5" W. Condition: Wear throughout with some loss to wood at feet.. Provenance: Acquired circa 1984, Ex-Ambassador.. Family collection of an esteemed diplomat and ambassador amassed during travel and work circa 1960-1990s in the medical field providing charitable advanced medical care throughout the African continent and internationally.

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African Ashanti Fertility Doll, Ghana

Lot # 226 (Sale Order: 225 of 324)      

West Africa, Ghana, Asante fertility doll with strands of multi-colored beads to the waist, neck, and head. Low relief carved features including arched brows, oval eyes, ...moreand a slender protruding nose. The reverse with a carved relief talismanic symbol of six points. Mounted on included custom stand. Size 10" H. Condition: very good with a ritual applied patina with a smokey smell.. Provenance: Family collection of an esteemed diplomat and ambassador amassed during travel and work circa 1960-1990s in the medical field providing charitable advanced medical care throughout the African continent and internationally.

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