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June 12, 2023 | 10:00 PDT | Lots 1-183

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ANCIENT: PHOENICIA & EGYPT: LOT of 3 glass rings1 - ANCIENT: PHOENICIA & EGYPT: LOT of 3 glass rings
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ANCIENT: PHOENICIA & EGYPT: LOT of 3 glass rings, Opitz (2011) p.464 (plate examples): one ancient Egyptian, 80mm, likely late Ptolemaic to earl...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 204.00
 
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AFRICA: BENIN: brass ring money (1349g), VF to EF2 - AFRICA: BENIN: brass ring money (1349g), VF to EF
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AFRICA: BENIN: brass ring money (1349g), Opitz p.276, ca. 11 x 10cm, made from a twisted brass bar with ends decorated with geometric patterns, pleasi
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 660.00
 
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AFRICA: CAMEROUN: iron double hoe money (1603g), VF3 - AFRICA: CAMEROUN: iron double hoe money (1603g), VF
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AFRICA: CAMEROUN: iron double hoe money (1603g), Opitz p.158 (plate example), comprising two diamond-shaped halves, used by the Mambila people of Came
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Estimate : 75.00 - 100.00
Sold for 108.00
 
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AFRICA: CAMEROUN: iron ensuba (5313g), VF4 - AFRICA: CAMEROUN: iron ensuba (5313g), VF
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AFRICA: CAMEROUN: iron ensuba (5313g), Opitz p.141 (plate example), Siegler p.16, ca. 38 x 9cm, "potato masher"-type, with a sharp end and...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for 780.00
 
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AFRICA: CAMEROUN: iron ensuba (3898g), VF5 - AFRICA: CAMEROUN: iron ensuba (3898g), VF
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AFRICA: CAMEROUN: iron ensuba (3898g), Opitz p.141 (plate example), Siegler p.16, ca. 31 x 6.5 x 6cm, "potato masher"-type, with a sharp e...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for 360.00
 
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AFRICA: CONGO (DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC): iron throwing knife (356g), VF to EF6 - AFRICA: CONGO (DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC): iron throwing knife (356g), VF to EF
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AFRICA: CONGO (DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC): iron throwing knife (356g), Opitz p.347 (plate example), Knox p.28, 46 x 32cm, consisting of three blade and a sp
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for 228.00
 
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AFRICA: CONGO (DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC): copper leg band (2076g), VF7 - AFRICA: CONGO (DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC): copper leg band (2076g), VF
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AFRICA: CONGO (DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC): copper leg band (2076g), Opitz p.279 (plate example), Ballarini p.115, ca. 24cm wide, 14cm high, small cut on inn
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 90.00
 
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AFRICA: CONGO (DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC): copper leg band (2076g), VF8 - AFRICA: CONGO (DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC): copper leg band (2076g), VF
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AFRICA: CONGO (DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC): copper leg band (2076g), Opitz p.201, Ballarini p.115, ca. 22.5 x 21.5cm, 13cm high, used by the Mbole people in
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 120.00
 
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AFRICA: CONGO (DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC): copper leg band (1537g), VF9 - AFRICA: CONGO (DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC): copper leg band (1537g), VF
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AFRICA: CONGO (DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC): copper leg band (1537g), Opitz p.201, Ballarini p.115, ca. 19.5 x 19cm, 13cm high, pleasing patina, small tear on
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 84.00
 
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AFRICA: CONGO (DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC): copper leg band (1402g), VF10 - AFRICA: CONGO (DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC): copper leg band (1402g), VF
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AFRICA: CONGO (DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC): copper leg band (1402g), Opitz p.201, Ballarini p.115, ca. 15 x 14cm, 10cm high, pleasing patina, small tear on i
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 66.00
 
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AFRICA: CONGO (DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC): AE neck ring (4215g), VF to EF11 - AFRICA: CONGO (DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC): AE neck ring (4215g), VF to EF
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AFRICA: CONGO (DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC): AE neck ring (4215g), Opitz (2011) p.133 (plate example), Ballarini p.271 (9.3 lbs), ca. 20.5 x 19cm, 36mm thick,
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold for 156.00
 
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AFRICA: CONGO (DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC): AE neck ring (3772g), VF to EF12 - AFRICA: CONGO (DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC): AE neck ring (3772g), VF to EF
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AFRICA: CONGO (DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC): AE neck ring (3772g), Opitz (2011) p.133, Ballarini p.271 (8.3 lbs), ca. 22 x 19.5cm, 28mm thick, known locally a
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Estimate : 75.00 - 100.00
Sold for 168.00
 
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AFRICA: CONGO (DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC): AE neck ring (3120g), VF to EF13 - AFRICA: CONGO (DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC): AE neck ring (3120g), VF to EF
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AFRICA: CONGO (DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC): AE neck ring (3120g), Opitz (2011) p.133, Ballarini p.271 (6.9 lbs), ca. 22 x 17cm, 30mm thick, known locally as
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Estimate : 75.00 - 100.00
Sold for 132.00
 
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AFRICA: CONGO (DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC): tukula paste bar, EF14 - AFRICA: CONGO (DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC): tukula paste bar, EF
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AFRICA: CONGO (DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC): tukula paste bar, Opitz p.359 (plate example), ca. 25.5 x 12 x 1.5cm, made from ground African sandalwood (Baphia
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for 216.00
 
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AFRICA: GABON: copper neck ring money (2256g), EF15 - AFRICA: GABON: copper neck ring money (2256g), EF
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AFRICA: GABON: copper neck ring money (2256g), Opitz p.237 (plate example), Ballarini p.222 fig. 4.16-17, ca. 19.5 x 17 x 4cm, with a ribbed exterior
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Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
Sold for 192.00
 
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AFRICA: GABON: copper neck ring money (1097g), VF to EF16 - AFRICA: GABON: copper neck ring money (1097g), VF to EF
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AFRICA: GABON: copper neck ring money (1097g), Opitz p.237, ca. 18.5 x 13.5 x 5cm, with a ribbed exterior with two ridges, worn by women and used as b
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold for 90.00
 
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AFRICA: GABON: copper neck ring money (1091g), VF to EF17 - AFRICA: GABON: copper neck ring money (1091g), VF to EF
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AFRICA: GABON: copper neck ring money (1091g), Opitz p.237, ca. 17.5 x 15 x 5.5cm, with a ribbed exterior with two ridges, worn by women and used as b
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold for 108.00
 
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AFRICA: GHANA: LOT of 22 bronze figurines18 - AFRICA: GHANA: LOT of 22 bronze figurines
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AFRICA: GHANA: LOT of 22 bronze figurines, depicting various tools, weapons and household items, like candelabra, bed, chair, cannon, axe, knives, rat
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for 168.00
 
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AFRICA: GHANA: LOT of 8 bronze figurines19 - AFRICA: GHANA: LOT of 8 bronze figurines
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AFRICA: GHANA: LOT of 8 bronze figurines, all animals, including two baboons, a warthog, a porcupine, a gazelle, an antelope, a snake, and a feline cr
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold for 168.00
 
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AFRICA: GHANA: LOT of 8 bronze figurines20 - AFRICA: GHANA: LOT of 8 bronze figurines
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AFRICA: GHANA: LOT of 8 bronze figurines, all human figures engaging in various activities, including a musician playing drums, an executioner holding
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold for 204.00
 
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