African Artifacts and Textiles- Dr. Gould
Lot 2059:
Description
One (1) old bronze amulet, depicting two chameleons, and four (4) wrought iron hairpins, Burkina Faso, West Africa. Dimensions (approx.): 2" x 1.5" (amulet) and 6.5" – 8" long (hair pins) NOTE: Display stand NOT included.
PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York
Condition: Fair; amulet shows considerable tribal use and wear, and eyelet at top has opened, hairpins show considerable surface oxidation (very nice patina); wear commensurate with age
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