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372. A Letter Opener In The Form Of A Dagger And Sheath A letter opener in the form of a dagger in a sheath, with an ivory blade, the hilt a cast metal laughing bird standing on one clawed foot, the hollow cast sheath decorated in relief with laurel sprigs, armor and weaponry. Approx. 10-3/4"L. 200/400 Sold: $218.50 |
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373. A Pair of Yoruba Ibeji Twins Figures Both are of carved wood with traces of pigment and represent a male and a female. An Ibeji doll represents a dead twin. The Yoruba have the highest rate of twin births in the world (45 out of 1000) with an infant mortality rate of 50 per sent. The Yoruba believe that the twins share a single soul so if one dies, a companion figure is carved and treated as if it were alive. They are honored with libations and prayers because it is believed that they influence the life of the family. Measure approx. 8-1/2"T and 8"T. 400/600 |
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374. A Pair of Yoruba Ibeji Twins Figures Both are of carved wood with traces of pigment and represent a male and a female. Female figure is decorated with a necklace and waist tassel. An Ibeji doll represents a dead twin. The Yoruba have the highest rate of twin births in the world (45 out of 1000) with an infant mortality rate of 50 per sent. The Yoruba believe that the twins share a single soul so if one dies, a companion figure is carved and treated as if it were alive. They are honored with libations and prayers because it is believed that they influence the life of the family. The smaller twin is 10"H and the taller is 10-1/4"H, approx. 3-1/2"W x 2-1/2"D. 500/700 |
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375. A Yoruba Wooden Rattle A Yoruba rattle, carved in a dark wood, with leather thong to which is attached three hanging pieces of leather with shells strung on, approx. 6-1/2"H x 4-1/2"W x 3"D. The top portion of the rattle is in the shape of a head with flowing hair that forms a handle. The face has one applied piece of wood in the eye socket and is lacking the other. 150/300 Sold: $115.00 |
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376. A Yoruba Wooden Mask Carved wood polychrome mask. Measures approx. 7"T x 6-1/2"W x 9-1/2"L. This mask is similar to a "Gelede" mask now in the Manchester Museum. This sort of artifact was brought to Europe from Africa during the 18th and 19th Centuries to encourage support for missionary societies. 400/600 |
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377. A Carved Wood Yoruba Figure of a Male A carved wood Yoruba figure of a male. Both are of carved wood with traces of pigment and represent a male and a female. An Ibeji doll represents a dead twin. The Yoruba have the highest rate of twin births in the world (45 out of 1000) with an infant mortality rate of 50 per sent. The Yoruba believe that the twins share a single soul so if one dies, a companion figure is carved and treated as if it were alive. They are honored with libations and prayers because it is believed that they influence the life of the family. Measures approx. 11"T. 250/500 Sold: $230.00 |
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378. A Pair of Cast Cement Whippets, ca. Late 19th/Early 20th Century A pair of cast cement whippets, each measuring approx. 28" x 9" x 17"H. These would be nice exterior ornaments in front of a home, or in a garden. Each weighs approx. 85 lbs. Pick up or truck delivery only. 300/600 Sold: $759.00 |
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379. An Antique Pinball Amusement Game, ca. Late 19th/Early 20th Century A vintage Pinball Amusement Game, in a slanted wooden case with glass top, measuring 50" x 25" x 36"H at the highest point. With silver metal corner brackets on top of the glass, metal coin mechanism, and a metal framed printed instructions plaque on top. The interior in good condition in gold and green and lettered "Play Ball". 500/800 Sold: $460.00 |
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380. A Polished Brass Book Stand and a Fancy Brass Picture Frame The book stand features a pierced scroll design, book positions could be readjusted, measures approx. 10"W x 8-1/2"T. The oval frame features an overall floral and scroll design and a ribbon top. Overall very decorative piece. Measures approx. 13"T x 9"W. 200/300 Sold: $195.50 |
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381. A State of New Jersey Seal Stained Glass Plaque, American, ca. 20th Century A square stained glass plaque features "The great seal of New Jersey" over yellow background inserted into a blue glass ground; surrounded with a green laurel wreath topped with a yellow ribbon. Overall measures approx. 18-3/4" x 20-5/8". 200/400 Sold: $69.00 |
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382. A Russian Mother of God Icon in Silver Oklad, Moscow, ca. 1899-1908 Silver and enamel oklad marked with four assayer 84 zolotniks marks, Moskow 1899-1908 (Postnikova-Loseva # 3878) and assayer initials "S G" in Cyrillic. Oklad is over modern mechanically produced and artificially aged Mother of God image. Overall the piece measures approx. 12½" x 10½". 250/450 Sold: $402.50 |
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383. Ivory Inlay Crucifix, ca. Late 19th Century Ebonised wood with intricate ivory (or celluloid) inlay decoration. Body is made of unknown alloy. The INRI symbol for Iesus Nazarenus Rex Iudaeorum, Jesus of Nazareth King of the Jews inlay on the top. Overall this piece measures approx. 21-1/2"H x 11-1/2"W. 200/400 Sold: $414.00 |
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384. A Gilt Bronze Lion Architectural Embellishment, ca. Late 19th Century Gilt bronze plaque with a lion's mask, initialed lower left "SA". Attached to a green marble tablet and framed in a modern frame. Bronze approx. 6-1/2" x 6-3/4", overall approx. 14-1/2" squared. 150/300 Sold: $184.00 |
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385. A WWI Bronze Presentation Medallion by Alfred Finot (French, 1876-1947) A WWI cast bronze presentation medallion with two soldiers with arms lifted, one holding laurel branch, stepping out of a battlefield. To the left is an image of a church, above which are the words "La Lorraine and Etats-Unis 12 Septembre 1918. At the far right, just above the ground is "A. Finot 1919". The plaque is rectangular with an arched top, approx. 3-1/8"W x 3"H x (-)1.4"D. One edge is marked "Bronze". 100/200 Sold: $149.50 |
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386. A Metal Wall Plaque with Dancing Shivas An octagonal wall plaque, probably copper and brass, embellished with dancing shivas in relief. No marks found. Overall measures approx. 16½" in diameter. 100/200 Sold: $120.75 |
