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Detroit, MI, United States
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Authentic African Artifacts Collection
Dual platform auction of ZENE GIBSON - AN AMAZING COLLECTION OF AUTHENTIC AFRICAN ARTIFACTS, CLOTHING & JEWELRY.
A note from Talibah, Zene's Daughter,
These items are authentic as known by the family of the collector.
During my mom's first trip to South Africa, she met kindred spirits, artists and clothing designers that introduced her to more art than she could house. As local people became more and more interested in buying art, my mom's business Africentricity was born.
Africentricity was not only a way to sell art, it was a platform for my mother to educate her community about African history and culture.
Her friendships with the artists she met in Africa were a direct connection to bringing a unique experience to the city. My mom was able to create displays for local school events, she showcased art for major concerts, and hosted events for people looking to bring art into their homes.
She always dreamed about having a home in the Boston Edison District and selling African art from 829 Chicago was a joy for her!
Zene lived an abundant and extraordinary life!
She was born Frances L. Johnson on Monday, Valentines Day, February 14, 1949 in Detroit's Historic Black Bottom to Willie and Ernest Johnson. After being double promoted for her academic accomplishments, she graduated as Best Dressed & Class Secretary from Northwestern High School Class of 1966. She then attended the HBCU Wilberforce University (in Wilberforce, OH) and was the first person in her family to earn a bachelors degree in 1970.
After returning to Detroit, Frances was hired as one of the first black female probation officers for the State Of Michigan Department Of Corrections. Frances then attended The Shrine Of The Black Madonna where she was baptized and renamed as Zene Diallo, with the intention of revolutionizing racial tensions and empowering her community. That intention was fulfilled throughout her work personally and professionally as she touched so many lives.
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0054: African Kente Cloth Handmade Quilt top Origin: Private Estate Material: Cloth, cotton cotton/silkEst. $45-$85
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0055: African Kente Cloth Handmade Quilt Top Origin: Private estate Material: Cloth, cotton/cotton/silkEst. $55-$120
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0056: Shades of Blue & White African Print Material Origin: Private estate Marterial: Cloth, cotton/cottonEst. $35-$55
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0057: Assorted African Batik Material Origin: Private estate Material: Cloth, cotton/cotton blendEst. $40-$75Lot Passed
0058: Handmade African Print Kufi Caps Origin: Private estate Material: Embroidered cotton cotton/blendEst. $25-$75Lot Passed
0059: Colorful African Print Jumpsuit Origin: Private estate Material: Cloth, cotton cotton/blendEst. $35-$85Lot Passed
0060: African Print Kufi Caps Origin: Private estate Material: Cloth, cotton cotton/blend Measures: SeeEst. $25-$75Lot Passed
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0061: African Print Kufi Caps Origin: Private estates Material: Embroidered cloth, cotton cotton/blendEst. $25-$75
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0062: African Print Kufi Caps Origin: Private estate Material: Cloth, cotton cotton/blend Measures: SeeEst. $25-$75Lot Passed
0200: African Wooden Hand Carved Man with Pipe Sculpture African Wood Sculpture of Man with Pipe. HandEst. $150-$200Lot Passed
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0201: Wooden Senufo Prosperity Bird Figure Bird figures are among the many art forms associated with Poro,Est. $500-$700
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0202: Hand Carved Solid Wooden African Elephant 1 Condition: Some damage to a tusk. In many AfricanEst. $80-$100Lot Passed
0203: Hand Carved Solid Wooden African Elephant 2 In many African cultures, the elephant symbolizesEst. $80-$100Lot Passed
0204: Wooden African Giraffe Wildlife Round Statue Condition: Small crack on top. Throughout Africa,Est. $200-$300Lot Passed
0206: African Hand Carved Wooden Seated Figurine African hand carved FigurineEst. $150-$200Lot Passed
0207: Ghana Double Fanti Fertility Doll Wooden Carving The fertility doll which originates from Ghana butEst. $100-$150Lot Passed
0208: Carved African Figures Panel Origin: Private estate Material: Wood Measures: 24" tall Condition:Est. $150-$200Lot Passed
0209: Collection of African Winnowing Baskets Origin: Private estate Material: Assorted grasses Measures:Est. $500-$600Lot Passed
0210: Hand Carved African Bird Theme Mask Origin: Private estate Material: Wood Measures: 25"tallEst. $55-$95Lot Passed
0211: Hand Carved African Mask Origin: Private estate Material: Wood & shells Measures: 22" tallEst. $65-$125Lot Passed
0212: Hand Carved African Dance Mask Origin: Private estate Material: Wood Measures: 20" Condition: VeryEst. $75-$145Lot Passed
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