Ethnographic Arts & Artifacts

October 2227, 2022
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LOT 174

Lot 174

KwaZulu-Natal "Love Letter" Necklace, South Africa, mid 20th century

KwaZulu-Natal "Love Letter" Necklace, South Africa, mid 20th century
Lot 174 Details
KwaZulu-Natal "Love Letter" Necklace, South Africa, mid 20th century

woven beads
diameter 14 in — 35.6 cm
Comes with Carre's collection tag and hand coloured inventory card.

Estimate $80-$100

Realised: $48
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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KwaZulu-Natal "Love Letter" Necklace, South Africa, mid 20th century
  • KwaZulu-Natal "Love Letter" Necklace, South Africa, mid 20th century
Provenance:

Van Steenhardt Carre, Amsterdam

CONDITION DETAILS

Good condition with one button clasp missing.

LOT 174
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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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