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Technique: Hand-Crafted
Asian Ethnographic Tribal Bracelet Indian Rajasthan Vintage Jewellery
Located in London, GB
A heavy antique Indian tribal bracelet or armlet from Rajasthan made from twisted silver wire in strikingly simple but highly stylistic zigzag form.
Traditionally its worn on the ...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Vintage graduated Amethyst Necklace
Located in London, GB
Vintage graduated Amethyst Necklace
A Very fine Vintage Amethyst Necklace made from graduated beads interspersed with small gold plated meta...
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst
Mid-20th Century Silver Repoussé Bracelet, China
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early to mid-20th century silver repoussé bracelet, China
A beautifully made silver repoussé bracelet from China, with the Shòu symbol for long life...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Tribal Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver
19th Century Brass Pendant on Yellow Multi-Strand Beaded Necklace, Naga, India
Located in Point Richmond, CA
19th century brass pendant on yellow multi-strand beaded necklace, Naga, India
A graceful necklace of small yellow glass trade beads bead...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Tribal Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Brass
Antique Akha Hill Tribe Silver Cuff Bracelet, 517grams
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
An exceptionally large Akha Tribe woven silver bracelet with spiral design. This Tribal bracelet encompasses tradition Hill tribe silversmithing techniques ...
Category
Early 20th Century Thai Tribal Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Vintage Pair Chanel Paris Gripoix Earrings
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in San Diego, CA
Classic Chic! Incredible pair of vintage Chanel earrings. The pair features a purple Gripoix glass center with surrounding crystals on a 24k gold plated disk with clip. Very few pie...
Category
1980s French Modern Vintage Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Crystal
Fine Asian Ethnographic Silver Necklace India
Located in London, GB
Vintage Indian silver necklace Asian Tribal Jewellery
A Very fine Vintage Indian silver necklace made in sections with floral pattern a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Sterling Silver Vinaigrette on Chain With Floral Grille
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful hand made Sterling Vinaigrette on delicate chain - opens to a fine, hand made Flower grille. For todays purposes, could be used as a ...
Category
20th Century European Victorian Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Vintage French Cartier Tropical Rare Silk Scarf Pink Irish Linen Pillow
By Cartier
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Katie Larmour Studio is the original vintage scarf pillow maker. Gaining notability for her unique idea and creations back in 2013 - featured in the likes of the Financial Times, and...
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Linen, Silk
A very large vintage 1920s Stirling silver and marcasite snake brooch
Located in Central England, GB
This stunning very large oversized piece of jewellery is finely made in silver marked 925 for Stirling quality. It is made in the form of a snake and is beautifully hand set in marcasite from head to tail which glistens brightly against the light.
The snake’s eyes are set in contrast with bright red stones most likely garnets. In addition, it also has a delicate silver tongue.
The brooch is very nicely fitted with a large silver hinged pin with a safety catch.
This stunning large piece of silver jewellery is a statement piece which would greatly complement any garment.
Circa 1930
Height 1cm x width 18cm x depth 4cm
Thank you for looking at this stunning vintage snake brooch...
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver
English antique Georgian silver mounted moss agate brooch circa 1800
Located in Central England, GB
This lovely Georgian antique brooch is made from unmarked silver (tested) which is not unusual for jewellery from this early period.
The beautifully polished stone tablet is a piec...
Category
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Silver
Silver gold gilt Persian bib necklace with turquoise Middle Eastern Antiques
Located in London, GB
Silver gold gilt Persian bib necklace with turquoise Middle Eastern Antiques
A Highly detailed gold gilt metal Persian bib necklace influenced by the ancient style with turquoise and...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Antique 1920s love birds silver and enamel marcasite set brooch
Located in Central England, GB
This delightful beautifully made 1920s silver brooch (unmarked, but tested) depicts a pair of exotic love birds on a leafy stem. It is a fine delicately made example which is hand d...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Wiener Werkstaette Arts And Crafts, Beaded Bag, by Maria Likarz-Strauss, c 1919
By Wiener Werkstätte, Maria Likarz
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional, rare pouch bag with abstract bead embroidery in bright orange, beige, dark brown and white, crocheted at the upper edge, cords as drawstrings with olive-shaped wooden be...
Category
1910s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Animal Skin, Goatskin, Silk, Beads
Antique 14 Karat Yellow Gold & Hand-Carved Jade Chinoiserie Styled Necklace
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique women's necklace is unsigned and unmarked but dates to approximately 1900 and presumed to originate from China and done in a period Chinoiserie style. The necklace is composed of 14 karat yellow gold with a thick robe chain and features and prong set hand-carved floral jade...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Jade, Gold
Art Deco 1913 Egyptian Revival Pharaoh Retractable Pencil .800 Silver And Enamel
Located in Miami, FL
Egyptian revival Pharaoh sarcophagus pencil designed by Hans Aigner.
Fantastic miniature pendant-pencil, created at the silversmith atelier of Hans...
Category
1910s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Mexican Abstract Brutalist Modernist Bracelet 925 Sterling Silver Cuff, 1960s
By Jack Boyd
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful abstract bracelet cuff. All in sterling silver haute couture - iconic. This piece is not only a ready to wear creation but also the most dynamic piece of modern sculpture. ...
Category
1960s Mexican Brutalist Vintage Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rare Mid-Century Modernist Sterling Silver Petal Earrings By Art Smith
By Art Smith
Located in Brooklyn, US
Exceptional and pair of kinetic earrings designed by Greenwich Village modernist jeweler Art Smith in the 1950's. Smith is considered a master jewelers during the modernist movement ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Brass
Unusual Vintage Mid-Century Modernist Brass Pendant Earrings By Art Smith
By Art Smith
Located in Brooklyn, US
This rare pair of brass 2-Tier pendant earrings were designed by Greenwich Village modernist jeweler Art Smith in the 1950's. Smith is considered a master jewelers during the moderni...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Brass
Exceptional pair of sterling silver modernist cufflinks designed by Sam Kramer
By Modern Aesthetic Design
Located in Brooklyn, US
A fantastic pair of sterling cufflinks designed by iconic Greenwich Village Modernist jeweler Sam Kramer. The biomorphic design are emblematic of his surrealistic style . He was kno...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Marc Jacobs Safety Pin And Crystal Necklace
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and intricate jewerly piece by Marc Jacobs. This incredible piece of jewerly is created in brass and crystals. The gold tone juxtaposed with the gray-blue crystals in saf...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Vintage Mid-Century Original 1970s Givenchy Precious Stone Choker Necklace
Located in San Diego, CA
Hubert de Givenchy established the House of Givenchy in 1952 in Paris. The young designer quickly gained attention for his elegant and sophisticated designs, characterized by a blend...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
Antique Asian Ethnographic Tribal silver gilt coral necklace Vintage Jewelry
Located in London, GB
Nice Vintage central Asian silver gilt coral and gemstone beaded necklace
A necklace of silver beads with high quality antique red coral amethyst and gemstones
Period: early /...
Category
Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Mid-Century Modern Modernist Silver Spiral Bracelet in Style of Alexander Calder
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic, wonderfully designed, and artfully crafted Mid-Century modern vintage spiral/swirl pattern silver bracelet somewhat reminiscent of the jewelry designs of Alexander Calde...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver
1950s fine Tooled Leather Western Theme Ladies Handbag Purse
Located in Ferndale, MI
Nicely and highly tooled western theme leather purse . Decorated on both sides and the interior . Open the flap to find red interior and equestrian embellishment . Wonderful conditi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Leather
Vintage Jack Vandell 14 Karat Gold & Emerald Polo Mallet Brooch or Pendant
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage brooch or pendant was made by the well known Jack Vandell studio of the United States and dates to approximately 1970 and done in a Modern style. The piece is composed o...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold
Dynamic Mid-Century Modernist Copper and Brass Biomorphic Earrings By Art Smith
By Art Smith
Located in Brooklyn, US
A graceful pair of copper and brass biomorphic earrings designed by Greenwich Village modernist jeweler Art Smith in the 1950's. Smith is considered a master jewelers during the mode...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Brass, Copper
Vintage Indian large Silver Gilt beaded necklace Tribal
Located in London, GB
Vintage Indian large Gold plated Silver beaded necklace
Large wax filled silver beads on woven cord
Darjeeling India early/ mid 20th century
High grade silver with gold plate.
Me...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold, Gold Plate
Rare pair of vintage mid-century modernist sterling silver cufflinks by Art Smit
By Art Smith
Located in Brooklyn, US
Rare pair of sterling silver cufflinks designed by Greenwich Village modernist jeweler Art Smith in the 1950's. Smith is considered a master jewelers during the modernist movement of...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gorgeous Emerald and gold plated silver beaded necklace
Located in London, GB
Gorgeous Emerald and gold plated silver beaded necklace
Unfaceted Zambian Emerald beads with gold plated silver beads
4-5 mm Emerald beads
5 mm gold plated silver beads
Necklace 1...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver
Matilde Poulat (d.1960) Gem-set Sterling Mirror
Located in Austin, TX
Prepare to be mesmerized in the dance of light on sterling and gems in this Matilde Poulat Gem-set Sterling Mirror. With plenty of artistry to devour, you'll get lost as you gaze int...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rare vintage pair of sterling silver cufflinks designed by Margaret De Patta
Located in Brooklyn, US
Rare pair of sterling silver cufflinks designed by Margaret DePatta (1903-1964), one of the most influential and most collected of the 20th mid-century Modernist jewelers. Her adherence to Bauhaus design and risk-taking experiments in art and materials set her apart from her colleagues. Here, a 5/8" square sterling form combines polished, textured and oxidized light...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Asian Indian Ethnographic Tribal silver Amulet necklace Vintage jewellery
Located in London, GB
Indian Ethnographic Tribal silver Amulet necklace Rajasthan
Rare styled necklace made with a selection of shield type amulets the end with silver coins
Period early 20th century
Con...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Emaculate GOLD RING WITH DIAMONDS American 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Emaculate GOLD RING WITH DIAMONDS American 20th Century
in 18 kt white gold, with SI2 central stone, color D~E, with an estimated weight of 2.14 ct, surrounded by 26 brilliants (1.5...
Category
20th Century American Modern Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold
Rare Mid-Century Modernist Sterling Silver Petal Earrings By Art Smith
By Art Smith
Located in Brooklyn, US
Exceptional and rare sterling silver petal earrings designed by Greenwich Village modernist jeweler Art Smith in the 1950's. Smith is considered a master jewelers during the modernis...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pal Kepenyes Brutalist Brass Necklace Signed
By Pal Kepenyes
Located in Lee-On-The-Solent, GB
Designed by Pal Kepenyes (1926-2021) the brutalist necklace made in brass, with a natural aged patina. It is decorated with overlapping tiles which gives the handmade piece a sense ...
Category
1960s Mexican Brutalist Vintage Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Brass
Silver Jorma Laine Turun Hopea 1973 Necklace Pendant
By Jorma Laine
Located in Buffalo, NY
Jorma Laine (1930-2002) was a Finnish jewelry designer, whose work in bronze and silver (more seldom gold) is easily recognizable. He developed a style of his own, very modernistic a...
Category
1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Italian 18 Karat Yellow Gold & Saphire Floral Brooch & Earrings Set
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique brooch and earrings set originates from Italy and dates to approximately 1920 and done in the period Art Deco style. The bod...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold
Large 19th Century Lacquered and Gilded Jewelry Box with Inlaid Mother of Pearl
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
Rare Victorian (c. 1850) lacquered papier-mâché jewelry box with inlaid mother of pearl and gilding depicting a floral motif. The mother of pearl looks of high quality and shimmers w...
Category
1850s Victorian Antique Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf
Cartier Art Deco, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Powder, Lipstick 4.365 Oz., Rare, Paris
By Cartier
Located in Soquel, CA
Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Powder - Lipstick 4.365 oz., Art Deco, Rare - Paris
Rare and Precious Object from Cartier Paris, 1920-1925, .750-18KT yellow gold, carved antique Jade, 30 Ceylon sapphires, enamel. The Jadeite Jade plate comes from the apprêts. The term apprêts referred to a stock of fragments from disassembled jewelry and other objects, including ancient items...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Jade, Gold
Donna Chambers 14k Yellow Gold Mother Pearl Goddess Pendant Brooch Cadillac
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Contemporary Pin/Pendant. 14K Gold & Antique Mother-of-Pearl, Chinese Gambling Chip Pin, and Combination Enhancer. Hand-carved tiger-eye face, h...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold
1950s Coppola e Toppo Sculpted Crystal Collar Necklace Smokey Red Surrealism
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Statement Collar Necklace, with an intricate design of Smokey Crystal Beads with Shades of Deep Blood Red & Bright Red Crystal Beads Woven into a Sculpted Design. Coppola e Toppo Sig...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Crystal
Cartier, Cartier Frames, C 1970, Gold Frames, Cartier Gold Eye Glasses, Vintage
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Gold frames by Cartier, C 1970. Made in France. Originally mens glasses, 5.5" from arm to arm. Sold with Cartier case.
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage 1970s Original YSL Faceted Crystal Multi Jeweled Opera Necklace
Located in San Diego, CA
Unique and rare vintage YSL (Yves Saint Laurent) opera style necklace in jeweled colored faceted crystal beads. This beautiful necklace is constructed and fashioned following the Ha...
Category
1970s French Modern Vintage Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Crystal
19th Century Bronze Coin with Silver Bezel Earrings by Jewels
Located in Point Richmond, CA
19th Century Bronze Coin with Silver Bezel Earrings by Jewels of Santa Fe/Marrakesh
A pair of earrings made by Jewels with bronze coins from Morocco and Egypt set in silver bezels a...
Category
19th Century Moroccan Tribal Antique Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Silver Khamsa and Copper Earrings by Jewels
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th Century Silver Khamsa and Copper Earrings by Jewels of Santa Fe/Marrakesh
A pair of earrings made by Jewels with rural Moroccan village pendants with three small khamsas, h...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver, Copper
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Silver Charm Earrings by Jewels
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Silver Charm earrings by Jewels of Santa Fe/Marrakesh
A pair of earrings made by Jewels with rare silver charms from the Ida ou Nadif people living in the ...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Tribal Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Vintage Native American Navajo Bolo Tie Sterling Turquoise Jewelry Gifts
Located in London, GB
A handsome hand-crafted Navajo design Bolo tie in sterling silver with blue green turquoise
circa 1960s.
With plaited black leather tie and sterling & turquoise tips.
Measures: 2 x ...
Category
20th Century American Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Mid-20th Century Zuni Triple Strand Fetish Native American Necklace
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th century Zuni triple strand Fetish native American necklace
A dramatic triple-strand fetish necklace is festooned with birds, fish, b...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Stone, Silver
Vintage Chunky Navajo South West Native American Silver Turquoise Nugget ring
Located in London, GB
Chunky Vintage Navajo South West Native American Silver Turquoise ring
with large Turquoise nugget,
adjustable size
Conditi...
Category
20th Century American Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Beautiful Vintage Mexican Taxco Silver Modernist Bracelet
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Vintage Mexican Taxco silver Modernist design Bracelet with mixed metals and Abalone inlays
Marked JL Metales 925 sterling mark
1960`s ...
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver
1930s House of Schiaparelli Studio Green Gripoix Parure Haute Couture Early Set
Located in Hyattsville, MD
The Decadence of Early Haute Couture released by the hands of Elsa Schiaparelli. Early 1930’s -1940’s House of Schiaparelli Studio in France. A Parure Set with Matching Necklace, Br...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Art Glass
Antique Scottish Silver Large Celtic Double Sided JHS Christogram Cross Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Finely detailed antique Scottish silver Celtic cross with exquisitely decorated arms featuring interlaced Medieval style motifs and a central nimbus with a Christogram, the stylized ...
Category
19th Century Scottish Medieval Antique Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Vintage Native American Navajo silver Turquoise squash blossom necklace
Located in London, GB
Fine quality large hand crafted Vintage Native American Navajo sterling silver and Turquoise squash blossom necklace.
In the classic Navajo Silver squash blossom design with blue gr...
Category
20th Century American Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Vintage Native American Navajo Zuni Ring Kachina Dancer silver Turquoise
Located in London, GB
A exquisite vintage Zuni Native American silver ring with inlaid Kachina dancer
This silver ring features a Kachina dancer inlaid with T...
Category
20th Century American Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Large Vintage Native American Navajo Ring Turquoise silver
Located in London, GB
A fine vintage handcrafted Large Native American Navajo Ring Turquoise silver
A particularly fine and attractive Navajo ring with multiple small turquoise cabochons
Makers initia...
Category
20th Century American Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Marni Leather Boots, 1960's Style Design, Brown, Beige & Khaki, Pair of Boots
By Marni
Located in New York, NY
Museum quality hand made boots by Marni. Never used. C 2010.
Beautiful leather in different brown tones, beige and khaki colors.
Zipper on the inside of each booth. Low leather heel...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Leather
Antique Ethnic Tribal Kina Crescent Shell Necklaces Papua New Guinea Set of 3
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Collectible Ethnic Tribal Folk Art Crescent Shell Pieces Choker Necklaces from Papua New Guinea.
Shell pieces cut from the gold lipped pearl oyster found off the waters of Papua New Guinea.
Their opalescent color ranges from deep gold yellow to pale yellow.
Each is pierced at the crescent point for a cord attachment enabling the owner to wear them singly or together around the neck.
One had a line of holes along the inner edge of the crescent as a decorative feature.
Highly Collectible Museum Pieces, worn by men and women rare old Kina Shell Necklaces (Huge Mother of Pearl Crescent) Pectoral Collected from the Foi Tribe (Papua New Guinea), Circa 1920’s.
From the Art collection of Marian and John Scott.
Acquisition date: 1969.
Evaluation date records: 1982.
About: For the people of the Highlands, shells were considered treasures. As they were items that came from distant shores of Papua New Guinea they were already objects used for trade. The number one source of mother of pearl wealth was and is still is from the Thursday Island, one of the chain of Island that suggests the ancient land bridge across the Torres Straits from Cape York, Australia to New Guinea. They were fashioned into objects of adornment worn on costumes, hair, nose, etc.
Of particular rarity was the gold lipped pearl shell.
References: Plumes and Arrows, Inside New Guinea, COlin Simpson, Angus and RObertson, 1968.
CATEGORY
Anthropology: Ethnography.
Tribal Kina Shell Pectoral Necklace, Pearl shell ornamentation (neck).
Kina (shell money) Oject part of Pacific Cultures Collections.
Purchased from the amazing private collection of Mark Lissauer who spent his life collecting niche ethnographic pieces.
About Mark Lissauer:
Mark Lissauer spent forty years travelling abroad for months at a time collecting ethnographic artefacts primarily from New Guinea and the islands of the West Pacific, and from Asia and Himalayan countries. Fluent in five languages and having in the course of business travelled to more than forty countries, Mark is well-known to museums and art-collectors around the world for his long career and his interesting and diverse collection of rare ethnographic material.
Mark knows the origin and symbolism of each piece. Through extensive research and more than ninety trips around the globe, Mark familiarised himself with the traditions of the various cultures he visited in order to understand the meaning of each object to its region and tribe. His home has a specialist library and several rooms are filled with tribal carvings, textiles and ethnographica.
He acquired his first tribal piece in 1948 during a business trip to Milne Bay, New Guinea, and has since documented the acquisition of some 35,000 items. Several thousands of these have been sold to important private collections and museums worldwide, including the Rockefeller Museum, the British Museum and the Musée National des Arts d’Afrique et d’Océanie, now incorporated into the Louvre Museum.
Estimator certificate of authenticity by Wayne Heathcote Tribal Art Dealer and Expert.
Heathcote has a flash gallery in Brussels, where much of the tribal art business is centred, and is an expert at Sotheby's tribal art sale...
Category
Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Hand-Crafted Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Shell, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl
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