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 USDIt's free to register now to view!
Estimate (low-high) : 3000 USD-5000 USDIt'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, USIt's free to register now to view! Sale title : Estate of Merton Simpson & Multi Estate Ethnographic Oct 1, 2016 Sale date : 01 Oct 2016It's free to register now to view! Sale Reference : Live Sale
