Baule, Ivory Coast: A ornamental pendant made of gold, with a crocodile in relief.
A round ornamental pendant that was part of a long necklace belonging to a dignitary. A very finely executed piece, with a crocodile lying at its centre, surrounded by filigree spirals, lines, circles and semicircles. Terminating in a framed zigzag border. The back with 2 eyelets on opposite sides for threading onto a necklace. The item was executed in a single piece with ‘waste mould’ casting. A minor casting defect to the left edge. First half of the 20th century; DM: c. 8 cm. Gold content: c. 585. (ME)
Esperto: Prof. Erwin Melchardt
Prof. Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465
erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at
24.03.2014 - 16:00
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EUR 4.000,- a EUR 5.000,-
Baule, Ivory Coast: A ornamental pendant made of gold, with a crocodile in relief.
A round ornamental pendant that was part of a long necklace belonging to a dignitary. A very finely executed piece, with a crocodile lying at its centre, surrounded by filigree spirals, lines, circles and semicircles. Terminating in a framed zigzag border. The back with 2 eyelets on opposite sides for threading onto a necklace. The item was executed in a single piece with ‘waste mould’ casting. A minor casting defect to the left edge. First half of the 20th century; DM: c. 8 cm. Gold content: c. 585. (ME)
Esperto: Prof. Erwin Melchardt
Prof. Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465
erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at
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| Asta: | Tribal Art |
| Tipo d'asta: | Asta in sala |
| Data: | 24.03.2014 - 16:00 |
| Luogo dell'asta: | Wien | Palais Dorotheum |
| Esposizione: | 18.03. - 24.03.2014 |