Native American, New Mexico/Arizona, Zuni, ca. second half of 20th century CE. A mesmerizing necklace comprised of eleven hand-shaped turquoise beads, the central and largest with red coral fingernail inlays, all strung with smaller hand-cut and polished coral beads of breathtaking vermilion hues that complement the turquoise hands beautifully, and finally resolving in four silver termini beads and a silver fastener. Size: 28" L (71.1 cm); central hand pendant 1.75" L (4.4 cm)In Native American visual culture the hand usually symbolizes the presence of humankind. Some of the earliest handprints appear on cave walls, representing human achievement and personal history. In addition, horses have traditionally been highly honored by Native American and covered in symbols for various ritualistic purposes. While these varied from tribe to tribe, hand prints were featured in various positions to signify different meanings. The most revered of these handprints was an upside-down hand print placed on a warrior's horse when preparing for battle, particularly if it was a kill-or-be-killed mission. Furthermore, if a horse was slayed by an enemy, right or left handprints were put on the horse's chest. Provenance: Ex-private Morgan collection Condition: Choice and wearable. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #118877
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Football, 2 Manchester Utd framed prints, “Busby Babes Last Line Up” away to Red Star Belgrade 5th February 1958 by Steve Doig, dated 1992. Print signed by the artist, b/w image with title in pencil, 55 x 45cm, mounted, framed and glazed, plus Theatre of Dreams collage print of famous players and stadium measures 68 x 58cm, (gd) (2)
Miscellaneous items, to include a leather and silver plated hip flask, a horn beaker, a Queen Victoria commemoration prayer book, silver plated caddy spoon, a print depicting gentlemen in carriages, mounted onto opaque glass, and an Eastern painting, on bone depicting figures on horseback etc.
After Charles Lees and engraving by Chas Wagstaff The Golfers, a grand match played over St Andrews Links Lithographic reprodiction 53cm x 86cm And a signed limited edition print of the 18th hole Royal Lytham and St Annes Golf Club by Linda Hartough 1996 Open Golf Championship, 39cm x 68cm (2)
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