Group (8) tribal beaded accessories, 20th c., incl. an old Maasai bag, an African beaded neck collar/necklace, a beadwork panel, a pair of red and white beaded rods, and an old beaded panel, African or possibly Native American, 10"h x 11.5"w (bag, excl. strap), 13.25"l (larger rod), 10"l x 10.5"w (necklace), 15"l x 10"w (larger panel); and with, an elaborately beaded wedding collar, likely from the Maasai People, Kenya, and striking blue beaded tassel necklace from the Arsi (Oromo) People of Ethiopia, larger: 42"l x 7.25"w, smaller: 19"l x 15.25" w (neck collar part fully extended)

Provenance: The Collection of Paul J. Smith: Arts Administrator, Curator, and Artist, NYC

Good/Fair, some materials warped, stiffened, and hardened, some bead loss, show age and handling **Note: Condition reports are based on visual inspection under typical office lighting. Unless otherwise noted, items are not examined under UV light in advance of sale. If you are interested in bidding, please contact us to request a more thorough examination, or make an appointment for in-person inspection. Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. Remember, all sales are final. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.