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| Lot# & Name: |
574. Owo Copper Bells (3) |
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| Estimate: |
$1,500-$2,000 |
| Current High Bid: |
$400.00 |
| Auction Closed(Final Price) |
$400.00 |
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| Category: |
African
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| Sub Category: |
Nigeria
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| Culture or Country: |
Nigeria.
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| Period: |
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| Size: |
5-3/4”H.
7”H.
9-1/8”H. |
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| Description: |
Three copper alloy bells of pyramid form, each with a human face in relief on one side. The middle sized bell with two opposing faces, and large cowry shell shape eyes at the base of the strap handle with braided features. The largest bell displays face with arms in relief framing the large relief features with curved ears and beard; several tears and some losses with a green-black patina. The smallest is the only bell still retaining a clapper.
The bells were placed on altars and also suspended from the back of the waist of dancers. |
| Provenance: |
Collection of Tom Carson, NYS., active 1970’s - early 2000’s, then by descent to family. |
| Shipping Fee: |
| National: |
$70.00 |
| International: |
$155.00 (This is approximate and for Postal Service. Prices may vary, especially for private carriers such as: FEDEX, UPS and BAX).
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Owo Copper Bells (3)
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BIDDER |
BID |
QTY |
Original Bid Time |
| 1. |
bandit |
$400.00 |
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9/30/2026 4:11:05 PM |
| 2. |
bandit |
$250.00 |
1 |
9/18/2026 2:36:24 PM |
| 3. |
Xolotl2 |
$225.00 |
1 |
9/16/2026 3:40:26 PM |
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