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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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0215: Pair of Ebony Wood Hand Carved Elephants In many African cultures, the elephant symbolizes strength,Est. $50-$100Lot Passed
0216: African Hand Carved Dan Mask Dan masks are sacred objects. Dan masks are used for protection and asEst. $200-$300Lot Passed
0217: African Handmade Wooden Flute Whatever its shape, the flute stands firmly rooted in most AfricanEst. $50-$100Lot Passed
0218: Hand Carved African Hunter Whistle Origin: Private estate Material: Wood Measures: 11.5" Condition:Est. $25-$55Lot Passed
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0219: Hand Carved Wooden Elephant Mantle Piece In many African cultures, the elephant symbolizes strength,Est. $60-$80
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0220: Hand Carved Antelopes Mantle Piece Origin: Private estate Mateial: Wood Measures: 18" Condition:Est. $60-$80Lot Passed
0222: Hand Carved African Fish Origin: Private estate Material: Wood Measures: 16" Condition: Some damageEst. $25-$45Lot Passed
0223: Vintage Songeye Kifwebe Tribal Mask Striated face masks known as kifwebe was historically created byEst. $200-$300Lot Passed
0224: Hand Carved Bobo Molo Mask This type of mask was worn exclusively by members of the blacksmithEst. $300-$400Lot Passed
0225: Carved Wood & Jute West African Mask Origin: Private estate Material: Wood & jute Measures: 16"Est. $45-$85Lot Passed
0226: Ivory Coast Guro Tribe African Mask Guro mask represents the spirit of Gu, the wife of Zamble aEst. $300-$400Lot Passed
0227: Hand Carved African Kuba Mask Origin: Private estate Material: Wood, shells & hair Measures: 23"Est. $130-$245Lot Passed
0228: African Guro Carved Wooden Mask Guro masks are a representation of the spirit of Gu, the wife ofEst. $135-$250Lot Passed
0300: African Wood Carving Old Man with Walking Stick African wood carving Old Man with walking stickEst. $100-$150Lot Passed
0301: Beaded African Ndebele Doll Black Cape Origin: Private estate Material: Beaded Measures: 10" tallEst. $75-$125Lot Passed
0302: Beaded African Ndebele Doll Mustard Cape Origin: Private estate Material: Beaded Measures: 9" tallEst. $75-$125Lot Passed
0303: Beaded African Ndebele Doll Mustard & Blue Cape Origin: Private estate Material: Beaded Measures:Est. $75-$125Lot Passed
0304: Beaded African Ndebele Doll Green & Red Cape Origin: Private Estate Material: Beaded Measures: 10"Est. $75-$125Lot Passed
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0305: Beaded African Ndebele Doll Mustard & Brown Cape Origin: Private Estate Material: Beaded Measures:Est. $75-$125
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0306: Beaded African Ndebele Doll Mustard & Blue Cape Origin: Private Estate Material: Beaded Measures:Est. $75-$125
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0307: Beaded African Ndebele Doll Green & Red Cape Origin: Private Estate Material: Beaded Measures: 11.5"Est. $75-$125
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0308: Beaded African Ndebele Doll Black & Red Cape Origin: Private Estate Material: Beaded Measures: 9"Est. $75-$125
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0309: Beaded African Ndebele Doll Blue Cape Origin: Private Estate Material: Beaded Measures: 9" tallEst. $75-$125
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