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Lot 495
SENUFO HORNBILL BIRD Ivory Coast Wood H: 136 cm Provenance: private collection of Robert Lemariey NOTE Bird figures are among the various art forms associated with Poro, a society of initiated Senufo men. Poro functions as a system of governmental and economic control, preparing young men for their roles as adults and serving as a channel for the worship of ancestors and the Ancient Mother, one of the two principal Senufo deities. Within the society, there is a series of grades through which groups of initiates pass at six- or seven-year intervals. Poro activities center around initiations of new members, the elevation of members to higher grades, and funerals. In some Senufo villages, the bird sculptures are kept in the sacred grove of Poro, where they stand guard, protecting the members. During initiations and some funeral rituals, they are carried in processions and sometimes worn on the head in dramatic displays of strength. Poro and its art forms continue to play roles in Senufo society, although the bird figures have become rare. Senufo bird figures refer to both the physical and intellectual aspects of life, which together ensure the continuation of the community. The long, phallic beak touching the swollen belly suggestive of pregnancy alludes to the dual forces of male and female procreation. The yellow-casqued hornbill, a species found in the Senufo area, is considered the master among birds and a symbol of intellectual power. Its yellow head is equated with the red caps worn by Poro elders, who, like the bird, embody wisdom and authority. The birds' rectangular, outstretched wings are painted or carved in relief with geometric designs or images of snakes, lizards, other animals, or human figures. These motifs serve as didactic tools, referring the initiate to the wealth of knowledge embodied by Poro.
Lot 322
A SET OF THREE POLISHED STEEL FIRE TOOLS 19TH CENTURY Of good heavy gauge, octagonal capped spiral twist handles the shovel 78cm long Condition Report: With wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. Repair to stem/blade junction on shovel, tongs pin to fulcrum point repaired . Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Potential buyers should note that condition reports are matters of opinion only, they are non-exhaustive and based solely on what can be seen to the naked eye unless otherwise specified by the cataloguer. We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description. If you have physically viewed an item for which you request a report, the condition report cannot be a reason for cancelling a sale. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 40
Collection of items includes Hamburg Germany travel clock, first impressions side table quartz clock, caramel thermometer, solitaire with mixed marbles, micrometre, leather purse with dental tools, cocktail stick with stone turtle finials, miniature sewing machine, chess pieces, granite fossil piece, Isle of Wight glass pear paperweight, hip flask, Oriental stands, etc
Lot 60
An interesting collection of Sundries to include a set of 19th Century postal or letter scales with five weights, the brass scales on an oak base with disc feet, 23.5cm wide, 13cm deep, 10.5cm high; a 19th Century leather travelling writing case fitted with metal mounts and two metal inkwells, a cased set of small tools by Dumont et Fils, a 19th Century tan leather holstered saddle flask of tapering form with a brass lid; a Tudor Crystal boxed presentation goblet with a twist decorated stem, engraved for the Civic Society of Kidderminster and further with 'To Rt. Hon The Lord Sandys DI, President 1993-2005; and another similar presentation glass goblet presented by the Worcestershire Archery Society, 1970; a silver lid to a pomade jar, London 1834; two pairs of fabric coronets; an oak desk sign painted with 'The Lord Sandys'; a satinwood tea caddy painted with rural scenes with the bookplate for Michael Lord Sandys affixed to the underside and annotated 'my father's tea chest' and a printing block of a map of Ombersley and surrounding areas; a 66ft measuring tape by Edward Preston & Sons, Birmingham and a metal stationary die-stamp (14)Provenance: Ombersley Court, Worcestershire
Lot 32
An assortment of 20th century pin badges mainly relating to associations and clubs comprising of; Army Nurses Day, lady wearing red shoulder cape, 30mm diameter; Bastian Bros. Union de Pto-Rico, two hands clenched, 20mm diameter; Atkinson, Wentworth District Rowing Club, 1923 Henley on the Darling, 30mm diameter; Whitehead & Hoag Roney's Boys, decorated with five males wearing American patriotic clothing, 40mm diameter and Rooney's Boys, decorated with gentleman in Highland costume, 43mm diameter, I.B.E.W Wear Sweet-Orr Overalls, clenched fist, 18mm diameter; one with American crest; other with tools crossed and one with gilt outlined 'S'; Little Gripper Safety Club, black show within green border, 30mm diameter; Journalist Clubs' New Member, with Fatima the Cat, 42mm diameter; Quorn Children's Day 19=7=19; childs head on green background, 30mm diameter; Geraghty & Co. Fred Harvey Toy Shop Boys & Girls Auto Club, red, yellow and blue car, 26mm diameter; Union Lithographs Entrant-Press Essay Contest, decorated with head of Abraham Lincoln, 20mm diameter; American Made Toy Brigade, man with two children, 30mm diameter; two bakelite Kremlin Club badges, 40mm long (one pin missing); For the Empire B.H. Mines, with pick axe and shovel, 20mm diameter; 1900 American Presidential Campaign badge, with William McKinley, 20mm diameter, World War II Dig for Victory with boot on a spade, 24mm diameter; A. W. Patrick Victoria ARP Warden CS215 & DB941 badge; Greenduck of Chicago London Knox badge with yellow elephant and text, 15mm diameter; Whitehead & Hoag Fight I Did?, 20mm diameter; together with an assortment gilt metal and enamel pin badges comprising of; Spitfire Club, with blue enamel decoration, 36mm wide; Union Des Foires Internationales Valencia October 1949, with winged head decoration, 30mm wide; I. Simpson enamel badge with Essex coat of arms, 29mm long; National Homing Union, decorated with pigeon within blue enamel border, 18mm diameter; Cadbury C Club with head of a child, 20mm diameter; Fattorini & Sons gilt metal and enamel with Fulham College, 25mm long; Hayes & Harlington Angling Society enamel and brass shield shape badge; 28mm long; Liverpool Echo Children's Club, decorated with bird and two people, 25mm diameter; Birmingham Medal Co. two West Ham Speedway Supporters Club lapel badge, 30mm long; Caxton 1935 National League of Airmen, 29mm wide; Meccano Guild, white enamel within blue triangle, 11mm long; Roden Cherry Coons Club, with heads of monkeys within red enamel border, 23mm diameter; Fattorini Tanks Victory Club Life Member, within sky blue border, 30mm long; Berkshire Masonic Bowling Association, gilt metal and enamel, 30mm long; Worcester County Swimming Association copper and enamel presentation sporting medal, 40mm long; Bomb Disposal Old Comrades Association 'Ubique', yellow bomb on red enamel ground; 24mm long; 1949 Birmingham Speedway Supporters Club with 1946-48 bar, 45mm long; National Federation of Women Workers, green and white enamel, 30mm long; Thomas Fattorini National Federation Women's Clubs of Business and Professional of Great Britain, 25mm diameter; Old People's Workshop, duck standing on black shield, 30mm long; J.R. Gaunt Loyal BSW lapel badge with Union Jack decoration, 15mm diameter; Marples National Pigeon Service enamel and white metal lapel badge with pigeon on blue background; 23mm long; J. A. Wylie & Co Royal Society of Life Saving Respiration Service, impressed 12967 verso, 28mm wide; Fattorini Odsal Speedway pin with 1948 bar; 28mm long; Coventry Speedway with 1949 bar, 28mm long; Nottinghamshire Services Comforts Fund, with pair of knitting needles and ball of ribbon, 25mm diameter; Hendersons of Glasgow octagonal badge with red rearing lion, 23mm wide; J Gaunt Pitman's banner with cross of St. George flag; 30mm long; Lowe; 1926-1927 Shanghai Race Club with white enamel flowers, impressed 289 verso, 28 mm wide; Collins Women's Home Defence shield shaped pin badge, within a yellow border, 30mm long; 1930s Eddie Cantor Magic Club pin badge, 38mm long; 1776-1926 Sesquicentennial of American Independence Liberty Bell souvenir pin, with blue and brown enamel, 30mm wide; W. Reeves Swindon Speedway 'The Robins' enamel and gilt metal badge, 28mm wide; Scunthorpe B.F Society badge with bird decoration, 36mm long; gilt metal British War Relief Society pin badge; 15mm long;
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