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Description : **Originally Listed At $300** West Africa, Cameroon, Kirdi peoples, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A fine pair of cast-brass arm bands known as “ghwazha” of tapering conical forms. Each band has a lengthy vertical gap between the terminals lined with a narrow register of chevron motifs and tight coils in the corners. Several dozen additional coils line the interior of the terminals as well as the periphery of the curved, incised panel decoration. Fine patina covers both items. Size of each (both are relatively similar): 4.125 W x 7.1 H (10.5 cm x 18 cm). For a stylistically-similar example, please see: Van Cutsem, Anne. A World of Bracelets: Africa, Asia, America, Oceania. Skira/Seuil, 2003, p. 89. Provenance: Mark Clayton collection, Long Beach, California, USA, Mr. Clayton is a noted African art collector who recently had Nigerian bronze objects from his collection featured in an exhibition at the UCLA Fowler Museum entitled Summoning the Ancestors (September 2018 - March 2019). All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #145766
Prix: 311.25 USD 🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
Estimations(basse-haute) : 550 USD-825 USD 🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.

À propos du lot n° 639
Titre : Early 20Th C. African Kirdi Brass Arm Bands / Ghwazha, PÉRIODE : 2003
Dimensions : 4.125 W x 7.1 H (10.5 cm x 18 cm)
Condition report : Both items have slight bending to overall form, minor abrasions to obverse and interior surfaces, with light softening to some raised details, otherwise intact and very good. Light earthen deposits within some recessed areas, and fine patina throughout.
Artemis Gallery, Salle de vente , Louisville, CO 🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
Titre de la vente : Early Fall Variety | Ancient & Ethnographic
Date de la vente : 17/10/2019 🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
Référence de l'enchère : Live Sale

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