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This is the rating and price for 36 Cuanhama Ivory Disks, 2008



Description : A group of thirty-six ivory disks. Angola, Cuanhama. Late 19th to early 20th century.1 1/4 x 1 3/4 to 2 3/4 x 2 1/4. Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson. Catalog Notes: These dress ornaments called omakipa, ekipa, or bridal badges are given by Ovambo men to their fiances as status symbols indicating herd size. In turn women would wear them from a leather belt. For a similar object see Bonhams, New York, Fine African and Oceanic Art, May 15, 2008, lot 795Y.
Price: 6 875.00 USD It's free to register now to view!
Estimate (low-high) : 3000 USD-5000 USD It's free to register now to view!

About the lot N° 344
Title : 36 Cuanhama Ivory Disks, Period : 2008
Size : 1 1/4 x 1 3/4 to 2 3/4 x 2 1/4
Quinn's Auction Galleries, auctioneer, Falls Church, US It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : Estate of Merton Simpson & Multi Estate Ethnographic Oct 1, 2016
Sale date : 01 Oct 2016 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale

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