Urhobo, Nigeria: An old bangle made of ivory.
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A very old bangle made of ivory, belonging to the Urhobo, a neighbouring tribe of the Ibo in the Western Niger Delta. The joints of the bracelet display age-related craquelure, the outer side is already heavily darkened to red-brown and especially convincing is the inside with smooth, dark brown usage patina. 19th century; H: c. 8 cm, DM: 8.3 cm x 9.6 cm. (ME)
ASA
Specialist: Erwin Melchardt
Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465
erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at
05.11.2014 - 13:00
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EUR 1,000.- to EUR 1,200.-
Urhobo, Nigeria: An old bangle made of ivory.
A very old bangle made of ivory, belonging to the Urhobo, a neighbouring tribe of the Ibo in the Western Niger Delta. The joints of the bracelet display age-related craquelure, the outer side is already heavily darkened to red-brown and especially convincing is the inside with smooth, dark brown usage patina. 19th century; H: c. 8 cm, DM: 8.3 cm x 9.6 cm. (ME)
ASA
Specialist: Erwin Melchardt
Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465
erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at
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Auction: | Tribal Art |
Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
Date: | 05.11.2014 - 13:00 |
Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
Exhibition: | 31.10. - 05.11.2014 |