Ethnographic Art Jewelry and Antiquities 2026-06-25 Auction - 411 Price Results - Scollard Auctions in CA
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Ethnographic Art Jewelry and Antiquities
Akan Gold 'Okyeame poma' Linguist Staff, 19th - Early 20th c.
Pair of Cameroon Grassfields Beaded Palace or Shrine Panels
Benin Bronze Oduduwa Mask
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Brea, CA, United States
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Ethnographic Art Jewelry and Antiquities

Scollard Auctions

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Scollard Auctions is pleased to present Ethnographic Art Jewelry and Antiquities on Thursday June 25 2026 at 10 AM Pacific. This sale features a broad selection of African, Native American, Asian, Oceanic and Pre-Columbian works, with an emphasis on ethnographic art, personal adornment, terracotta sculpture, bronze objects, masks, ritual objects and traditional jewelry.

Highlights include West African terracotta figures and heads in the Nok, Bura, Koma and related traditions, large African bronze sculptures, Benin and Yoruba style bronzes, Akan gold weights and vessels, African currency bracelets, trade bead necklaces, Indian and Himalayan silver jewelry, Philippine and Southeast Asian adornment, Native American beadwork, Navajo textiles, Cameroon bead covered panels, carved African masks, wood figures, ritual objects, spears, daggers and ceremonial blades.

The auction also includes Pre-Columbian stone and ceramic works from Peru, West Mexico, Panama and Central America, including Chavin style mace heads, Colima and Nayarit figures, Gran Cocle pottery and other ancient objects. Additional offerings include Burmese lacquer and carved wood objects, marionettes, Oceanic paddles, devotional amulets, tribal jewelry and a wide range of decorative and collectible ethnographic material.

This auction presents a wonderful selection from private collections and estate sources, with works representing a wide range of cultural traditions, materials and collecting fields.
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African Terracotta Pedestal Offering Bowl: Africa, probably West Africa, possibly ancient. Terracotta pedestal vessel of elegant flared form, with a broad circular foot rising to a narrow tapering stem and shallow open bowl. The exterior rim
0001: African Terracotta Pedestal Offering BowlEst.
$200
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$300
Lot Passed
Pair of Cameroon Grassfields Beaded Palace or Shrine Panels: Africa, Cameroon, Bamileke or related Grassfields peoples. Pair of large bead-covered textile panels, likely intended as palace, shrine, or ceremonial decorative hangings. Each panel is densely
0002: Pair of Cameroon Grassfields Beaded Palace or Shrine PanelsEst.
$3,000
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$4,000
Lot Passed
Ghanaian Asante / Akan Double-Tiered Wood Stool: West Africa, Ghana, Asante or Akan peoples, 20th century. A carved wood double-tiered stool with a broad, gently curved seat raised above two rectangular platforms, the structure supported by
0003: Ghanaian Asante / Akan Double-Tiered Wood StoolEst.
$800
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$1,200
Lot Passed
Edmund Nequatewa Hopi Kachina Rattle: Hopi, Shungopavi Village, Arizona, mid to late 20th century American Southwest, Hopi peoples 20th century. Painted gourd rattle by Eddie Nequatewa, of tapering form with elongated handle, decorated
0004: Edmund Nequatewa Hopi Kachina RattleEst.
$150
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$200
Lot Passed
SOLD
Native American Beaded Hide Gloves: North America, Plains Region, Native American beaded Hide Gloves late 19th - Early 20th Century. Pair of hide gloves constructed from soft, tanned leather, each with extended cuffs. The cuffs are
0005: Native American Beaded Hide GlovesEst.
$150
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$300
Two Handwoven Navajo Wool Sash Belts: American Southwest, Navajo, 20th century. Pair of handwoven wool sash belts, each of elongated rectangular form. One belt features a polychrome linear design composed of alternating bands in red,
0006: Two Handwoven Navajo Wool Sash BeltsEst.
$200
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$300
Lot Passed
SOLD
Akan Gold 'Okyeame poma' Linguist Staff, 19th - Early 20th c.: West Africa, Ghana and Cote D'Ivoire, Akan cultures, Asante peoples late 19th or early 20th century. Gold leafed linguist staff. Two men at a table resting on Ashanti Royal Thrones with a small table
0007: Akan Gold 'Okyeame poma' Linguist Staff, 19th - Early 20th c.Est.
$3,000
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$4,000
Vintage Naga Tribal Beaded Necklace: Northeast India / Burma border region, Naga peoples. Vintage tribal necklace composed of multiple strands of vivid red, yellow, orange, and white beads, interspersed with shell or bone disc elements
0008: Vintage Naga Tribal Beaded NecklaceEst.
$550
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$750
Lot Passed
SOLD
Nepali Silver Bell & Melon Bead Necklace: Composed of a sequence of large, hollow-cast silver beads of lobed "melon" form, each articulated with subtle ribbing and separated by narrow collar spacers, the strand terminating in a substantial
0009: Nepali Silver Bell & Melon Bead NecklaceEst.
$200
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$400
SOLD
Antique Chinese Trade Bead Necklace: China, 19th to early 20th century or earlier Long necklace composed of rounded glass trade beads on a pale ground, each decorated with scattered polychrome spots in blue, green, and red. The simple
0010: Antique Chinese Trade Bead NecklaceEst.
$200
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$300
Mixed Hill Tribes Glass Bead Necklace: Asia, early 20th century Necklace composed of mixed Chinese glass trade beads traded in Thailand and Vietnam - beads in contrasting sections of pale cream, bright blue, dark brown-black, and warm
0011: Mixed Hill Tribes Glass Bead NecklaceEst.
$200
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$300
Lot Passed
SOLD
Philippine Bullet & Amber Bead Necklace, WWII: Philippine Bullet Beads with amber beads. Necklace composed of translucent amber beads alternating with larger cylindrica beads fashioned from bullets from WWII, creating a bold and graphic contrast.
0012: Philippine Bullet & Amber Bead Necklace, WWIIEst.
$150
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$300
Philippine Bullet bead necklace: Philippines, 20th century Philippine tribal necklace constructed of bullet shell casings from WWII. Necklace composed of a small number of cylindrical bullet beads suspended on cord, the restrained
0013: Philippine Bullet bead necklaceEst.
$150
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$250
Lot Passed
SOLD
Ostrich Shell Disc and Venetian Trade Bead Necklace: Africa ostrich shell beads from Botswana, incorporating Venetian trade beads, 20th century or earlier. Long necklace composed of pale ostrich shell disc beads interspersed with larger dark Venetian
0014: Ostrich Shell Disc and Venetian Trade Bead NecklaceEst.
$125
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$275
Ancient Amythyst & Lapis Necklace, Chimu 900CE - 1470CE: South America, Peru, Chimu culture 900 CE - 1470CE. Strand necklace composed of graduated large amethyst beads interspersed with smaller lapis lazuli trade beads from Chile. 15" Ex-New Mexico Estate.
0015: Ancient Amythyst & Lapis Necklace, Chimu 900CE - 1470CEEst.
$900
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$1,500
Lot Passed
SOLD
Millefiori Trade Bead Necklace & Akan Gold Pendants: Venice / West Africa, 19th - 20th century beads, later assembled as a necklace. Composed of elongated polychrome Venetian millefiori glass trade beads in yellow, cobalt blue, white, red, and green
0016: Millefiori Trade Bead Necklace & Akan Gold PendantsEst.
$500
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$750
SOLD
Venetian Millefiori Trade Bead Necklace: West Africa & Venice, 19th - 20th century. A strand of Venetian-style millefiori glass trade beads, composed of black cylindrical beads decorated with white, red, and yellow eye-and-scroll motifs.
0017: Venetian Millefiori Trade Bead NecklaceEst.
$150
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$250
SOLD
Striped Venetian Trade Bead Necklace: Africa & European Trade, Strand of Polychrome Trade Beads, circa 18th?19th century Composed of a continuous strand of finely formed cylindrical glass beads, each displaying a delicate linear pattern
0018: Striped Venetian Trade Bead NecklaceEst.
$150
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$250
SOLD
Massive Chevron Trade Bead Necklace, Cameroon: Central Africa, Cameroon, Bamileke peoples, Glass Bead Necklace, 20th century Composed of a striking strand of large, barrel-form glass beads in deep cobalt blue, each finely decorated with crisp
0019: Massive Chevron Trade Bead Necklace, CameroonEst.
$200
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$300
SOLD
Yellow Krobo Powder Glass Trade Bead Necklace: West Africa, Ghana, Krobo Glass Trade Bead Necklace, 20th century Composed of a strand of large, irregularly formed powder-glass beads in a warm ochre-yellow ground, each decorated with scattered
0020: Yellow Krobo Powder Glass Trade Bead NecklaceEst.
$150
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$250
SOLD
Venetian Millefiori Trade Bead Necklace: Venetian Millefiori Trade Bead Necklace. Likely Venice manufacture, late 19th century Composed of a continuous strand of vibrant polychrome millefiori glass beads, each of tubular form and richly
0021: Venetian Millefiori Trade Bead NecklaceEst.
$150
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$250
SOLD
Gorgeous Handcrafted African Trade Bead Necklace: Wonderful set of uniquely detailed hand crafted African trade bead necklace. Bright blue, red and white highlighted details throughout each bead. Size necklace 24" L Family collection of an esteemed
0022: Gorgeous Handcrafted African Trade Bead NecklaceEst.
$150
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$250
SOLD
Handcrafted African Eye Trade Beads: Nicely crafted strand of African trade beads, black beads with white circles to each bead giving the illusion of eyes to each bead. Size 22" L Family collection of an esteemed diplomat and ambassador
0023: Handcrafted African Eye Trade BeadsEst.
$150
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$250
SOLD
Lovely Heavy Strand of African Trade Beads: Bright yellow hand crafted strand of African trade beads with beautiful detailing throughout in black and white emphasizing the yellow color throughout. Size 30 1/2" L, bead 1 1/2" L Family
0024: Lovely Heavy Strand of African Trade BeadsEst.
$100
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$200