Atie, Ivory Coast: A pendant object made of gold representing a scorpion.
The gold scorpion, with claws, tails and stinger, as well as a braided hanger on its head, was executed with ‘waste mould’ casting and engraved. First half of the 20th century; L: 6.8 cm, W: 3.5 cm, H: 2.5 cm. Gold content: c. 585. (ME)
Provenance: Samir Borro, Brussels; Belgian collection; Austrian private collection.
Specialist: Erwin Melchardt
Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465
erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at
24.03.2014 - 16:00
- Realized price: **
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EUR 2,500.-
- Estimate:
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EUR 3,000.- to EUR 4,000.-
Atie, Ivory Coast: A pendant object made of gold representing a scorpion.
The gold scorpion, with claws, tails and stinger, as well as a braided hanger on its head, was executed with ‘waste mould’ casting and engraved. First half of the 20th century; L: 6.8 cm, W: 3.5 cm, H: 2.5 cm. Gold content: c. 585. (ME)
Provenance: Samir Borro, Brussels; Belgian collection; Austrian private collection.
Specialist: Erwin Melchardt
Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465
erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at
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| Auction: | Tribal Art |
| Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
| Date: | 24.03.2014 - 16:00 |
| Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
| Exhibition: | 18.03. - 24.03.2014 |
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