Form Through Time Auction on May 28, 2026 by Lyon & Turnbull in England - Page 3
THE WILTON HOUSE APHRODITEEXCEPTIONAL ANCIENT GREEK HELMET OF CORINTHIAN TYPEKEICHOUSAURUS HUI SPECIMEN
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Form Through Time

Lyon & Turnbull is delighted to present our forthcoming Form Through Time auction viewing at our Connaught Street location in the heart of London. Bringing together antiquities, natural history and African & Oceanic art, this carefully curated sale explores the enduring power of objects across cultures and centuries. From ancient artefacts to ethnographic works and rare natural specimens, the viewing offers a chance to encounter pieces that speak to human creativity, belief, and the natural world in equal measure. Whether you are a seasoned collector or simply curious, the exhibition offers an opportunity to discover remarkable objects, uncover unexpected connections and engage with material that spans vast distances of time and place. No appointment is required.
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NAYARIT FIGURE: NAYARIT FIGURE MEXICO, 100 B.C. - 200 A.D. terracotta and pigment, in the form of a crouching man, his arms held to the knees, his exposed ribs indicating an emaciated state 14cm tall Private
0049: NAYARIT FIGUREEst. £300-£500£220
KONGO YOMBE NKISI FIGURE: KONGO YOMBE NKISI FIGURE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO carved wood and brass, shown standing, the torso angled forwards, the face expressive, with large open eyes inlaid with glass and emphasised by
0050: KONGO YOMBE NKISI FIGUREEst. £5,000-£8,000£3,600
WURKUN KUNDUL FIGURE: WURKUN KUNDUL FIGURE NIGERIA carved wood, of strongly stylised form, with a cylindrical body and surmounted by a large head on an elongated neck, the facial features are rendered in a restrained
0051: WURKUN KUNDUL FIGUREEst. £2,000-£3,000£1,400
SENUFO DANCE SCEPTRE: SENUFO DANCE SCEPTRE COTE D'IVOIRE carved wood, the tapering shaft rising to a broad crescentic head, dark and aged patina, raised on a bespoke mount 77cm long A similar example from the collection
0052: SENUFO DANCE SCEPTREEst. £400-£600£280
MAORI WAHAIKA CLUB: MAORI WAHAIKA CLUB NEW ZEALAND carved whalebone, the broad, flattened blade with characteristic lateral notch and gently curved striking edge, one face carved in high relief with a stretching figure,
0053: MAORI WAHAIKA CLUBEst. £15,000-£18,000£11,000
MAORI QUARTER STAFF, TAIAHA: MAORI QUARTER STAFF, TAIAHA NEW ZEALAND carved wood, wax and shell, the long tapering shaft fully covered in finely incised scrolling decoration with shell eye inlays, terminating in an upoko with
0054: MAORI QUARTER STAFF, TAIAHAEst. £3,000-£5,000£2,200
MAORI QUARTER STAFF, TAIAHA: MAORI QUARTER STAFF, TAIAHA NEW ZEALAND, 19TH CENTURY carved wood, long tapering shaft terminating in an upoko with tongue extending out from the mouth, adorned with carved detail, dark glossy
0055: MAORI QUARTER STAFF, TAIAHAEst. £800-£1,200£600
TALAVALU CLUB: TALAVALU CLUB SAMOA carved wood, the long handle leading to rows of carved teeth below a triangular head, rich patination 84.9cm long Clive Loveless, London, United KingdomPrivate collection, United
0056: TALAVALU CLUBEst. £1,200-£1,500£800
AKAU TAU CLUB: AKAU TAU CLUB TONGA ISLANDS carved wood, the long cylindrical shaft tapering toward the grip, a raised collar below a broad leaf-shaped head terminating in a pointed tip, the entire surface densely
0057: AKAU TAU CLUBEst. £2,000-£3,000£1,400
SHARK TOOTH SWORD: SHARK TOOTH SWORD KIRIBATI carved palm wood and shark tooth, the teeth set into precisely cut grooves running along each edge of the weapon, then secured with fibre cordplease note that this lot is
0058: SHARK TOOTH SWORDEst. £1,000-£1,500£700
CEREMONIAL PADDLE: CEREMONIAL PADDLE RAIVAVAE, AUSTRAL ISLANDS, 19TH CENTURY carved wood, densely carved with geometric motifs throughout, the paddle blade leading to a long cylindrical shaft and a rounded pommel
0059: CEREMONIAL PADDLEEst. £3,000-£5,000£2,200
FISH PADDLE: FISH PADDLE SOLOMON ISLANDS carved wood and pigment, the long, slender shaft topped by a broad, slightly flared crest-like handle, transitioning to a leaf-shaped blade in the form of a fish, with
0060: FISH PADDLEEst. £2,000-£3,000£1,400
PAIR OF BAINING CLUBS: PAIR OF BAINING CLUBS NEW BRITAIN, PAPUA NEW GUINEA carved wood and greenstone, each with a long shaft, stepped butt and flaring top with inset carved greenstone head (2) 127.1 & 125cm long Private
0061: PAIR OF BAINING CLUBSEst. £400-£600£240
COLLECTION OF SPEARHEADS: COLLECTION OF SPEARHEADS PAPUA NEW GUINEA carved wood, pigment and shell, each raised on a bespoke mount (9) largest 39cm long Private collection, United Kingdom, acquired from the below in 2010Clive
0062: COLLECTION OF SPEARHEADSEst. £1,000-£1,500£700
MENTAWAI KURABIT SHIELD: MENTAWAI KURABIT SHIELD WESTERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA carved wood, coconut and pigment, of elongated, tapering form, the surface decorated geometric motifs, arranged in symmetrical registers, including
0063: MENTAWAI KURABIT SHIELDEst. £1,500-£2,500£1,100
GULMARI SHIELD: GULMARI SHIELD NORTHEAST QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA carved wood and pigment, of oblong form, with squared recessed areas filled with lime pigment, an integral handle to the reverse 49.6cm tall Graham
0064: GULMARI SHIELDEst. £3,000-£5,000£2,000
MOTU SHIELD: MOTU SHIELD CENTRAL PROVINCE, PAPUA NEW GUINEA, 19TH CENTURY carved wood, pigment and rattan, in figure-of-eight shape, the mid-section encased within a rattan binding, the surface decoration
0065: MOTU SHIELDEst. £4,000-£6,000£2,800
KETTLE HANGING HOOK, JIZAI-KAGI: KETTLE HANGING HOOK, JIZAI-KAGI JAPAN, MEIJI PERIOD, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY carved keyaki wood, of classical J-shape, rich patination and scarification to the wood from use 72.6cm tall
0066: KETTLE HANGING HOOK, JIZAI-KAGIEst. £1,200-£1,500£850
BOIKEN SHELL RING CURRENCY: BOIKEN SHELL RING CURRENCY EAST SEPIK PROVINCE, PAPUA NEW GUINEA carved and polished shell, worked into a ring, with carved notches to one side, raised on a bespoke mount 25.2cm diameter
0067: BOIKEN SHELL RING CURRENCYEst. £1,800-£2,000£1,300
ROMAN BRONZE MIRROR: ROMAN BRONZE MIRROR EUROPE, C. 1ST - 2ND CENTURY A.D. bronze, a finely worked disc, with raised concentric bands along the border, deep green patination, raised on a bespoke mount 16cm diameter
0068: ROMAN BRONZE MIRROREst. £800-£1,200£600
PAIR OF CHANCAY VASES: PAIR OF CHANCAY VASES SOUTHERN PERU, C. 1000 to 1470 A.D. painted terracotta, each of ovoid form and sitting on a rounded base, finished in a cream slip with umber pigment, decorated with bands and
0069: PAIR OF CHANCAY VASESEst. £600-£900£400
COLLECTION OF TUTSI BASKETS: COLLECTION OF TUTSI BASKETS RWANDA woven grass, of varying sizes, each with lids evoking an architectural form, all with diverse black geometric designs across the body (4) tallest 31cm Private
0070: COLLECTION OF TUTSI BASKETSEst. £900-£1,100£650
HUARI TEXTILE COCO BAG: HUARI TEXTILE COCO BAG PERU, C. 700 - 1000 A.D. woven and dyed camelid wool, rectangular textile panel with a red ground, arranged in two registers, the upper register shows a stylised frontal figure
0071: HUARI TEXTILE COCO BAGEst. £2,000-£4,000£1,400
LAKOTA SIOUX HEADDRESS: LAKOTA SIOUX HEADDRESS GREAT PLAINS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, C. 19TH CENTURY felt, cotton, red fabric, seed beads of various hues, feathers, bison hide, leather, horsehair, satin ribbon 43.4cm tall
0072: LAKOTA SIOUX HEADDRESSEst. £4,000-£6,000£2,800