Description

(lot of 6) Vintage African multi-color beadwork necklaces / collars, Masai tribe, Kenya, bright beads on circular wire frames: (1) elaborate collar with beads of varied size and form, the extended bib hung with long beaded fringe in fragile condition with some restoration, on a heavy leather backing, 1.75"thick, necklace to bib, 13.5"w; (1) in yellow, blue, white and red beads, 1.75"thick, 14.5"w; (3) of graduated size, in orange, blue white, brown and yellow, the smallest hung with an oval centering the remnant of a shell, 1.5"thick, 9.5"w; together with a carved ebony tribal figure, beadwork earrings and dress, wire jewelry, 19.5"h; 3lbs total **Provenance: the estate of Maxwell David Gordon (American, 1935-2009)** Start Price: $100.00