Summer Variety - Antique Fire Arms, Jewelry
By Scollard Auctions
Aug 22, 2024
Brea, California, United States
Summer variety auction featuring a wide range of collectable pieces including arms, armour, antique firearms, Filipino weapons, Chinese and Native American jewelry, Asian lots, fossils and much more

LOT 332:

Ancient African Janus Head Terracotta, Koma 1300 CE- 1500CE

Sold for: $275
Start price:
$ 200
Estimated price :
$600 - $900
Buyer's Premium: 25% More details
sales tax: 7.75% On the full lot's price and commission
Auction took place on Aug 22, 2024 at Scollard Auctions
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Ancient African Janus Head Terracotta, Koma 1300 CE- 1500CE
West Africa, Northern Ghana, Komaland, Koma Culture 13th-16th century. Unusual double headed or Janus terracotta of an oval form with two heads to either side and a flat base. Size 5" L x 2 1/4" H

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.