Arms & Armour, Pre-Columbian, Asian and Ethno
By Scollard Auctions
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Jan 30, 2024
Brea, California, United States
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Auction featuring arms and armour from cultures around the world as well as ancient and pre-Columbian lots. Includes a wide variety of Chinese, Japanese and Islamic antiques. Native American jewelry, carved African pieces and much more. Come explore
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LOT 193:
Rare Baule Woman Riding Animal Riding a Turtle
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Start price:
$
400
Estimated price :
$1,000 - $1,500
Buyer's Premium: 25%
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sales tax: 7.75%
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Rare Baule Woman Riding Animal Riding a Turtle
Impressively detailed a Baule woman squats as she rides atop a creature, who is riding atop a turtle. Her body is covered in scarifications, she wears a ceremonial headdress and has original tapestry wrapped around her waste acting as a loin cloth. Size of piece 16 1/2" H, 18" H on included custom stand
Family collection of an esteemed diplomat and ambassador amassed during travel and work circa 1960-1990s in the medical field providing charitable advanced medical care throughout the African continent and internationally.
Condition: As-is condition with minor losses, wear commensurate with age.
