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Lot 617: Shona Carved Serpentine Stone Head Sculpture

Estate Collection: Antiques, Sterling Silver, Cut Glass & Fine Art · Sold

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Lot 617: Shona Carved Serpentine Stone Head Sculpture
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Auction
Estate Collection: Antiques, Sterling Silver, Cut Glass & Fine Art
Lot Number
617
Status
Sold
Hammer / Price
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Opening Bid
$5.00
Accepted Bids
10
Closed
6/11/26 7:21 PM PT

Description

Carved serpentine stone sculpture in the Shona tradition of Zimbabwe, depicting a stylized human head and shoulders with an elongated brow, ridged nose, and full lips. The polished dark stone bears an incised artist's signature on the underside. Item Specifics Culture Shona Condition Some scuffing, as shown in the photographs.