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LOT 70

Lot 70

Kwa Zulu Earplugs (Iziqhaza) together with a Shona Snuff Bottle, South Africa, 20th century

Kwa Zulu Earplugs (Iziqhaza) together with a Shona Snuff Bottle, South Africa, 20th century
Lot 70 Details
Kwa Zulu Earplugs (Iziqhaza) together with a Shona Snuff Bottle, South Africa, 20th century

both carved wood, earplugs with polychrome bakelite tiles in a geometric design set with steel pins, the bottle with geometric design and woven wire decorated top and bottom, includes stands
height 7 in — 17.8 cm

Estimate $150-$250

Realised: $162.50
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Kwa Zulu Earplugs (Iziqhaza) together with a Shona Snuff Bottle, South Africa, 20th century
  • Kwa Zulu Earplugs (Iziqhaza) together with a Shona Snuff Bottle, South Africa, 20th century
Provenance:

As per the consignor, earplugs were purchased from Jacaranda, NY, January, 2011

CONDITION DETAILS

Bottle with some wear and loss of the woven wire band around the center.

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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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