Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Borneo, Central Kalimantan, Dayak peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. A beautiful example of a headhunter's trophy skull, known as an "ndaokus," adorned with intricate linear, zoomorphic, and anthropomorphic motifs. Fine patina has developed along the exterior surfaces. Large cowrie shells cover the eyes and a string of cowrie shells sewn onto a woven grass fiber cord is wrapped through the zygomatic arch on either side. Size: 5.5" W x 6" H (14 cm x 15.2 cm)The Dayak people of old were feared hunters known for their occasional cannibalistic tendencies as well as their affinity and cultural attachment to headhunting. Young men would symbolically transition into manhood by being tasked with taking the life of an enemy combatant. This practice enabled young warriors to prove their masculinity and bravery by taking possession of the soul of the slain foe. The collected skulls were kept in the house of the hunter as trophies, proof of their prowess as a warrior. Ndaokus skulls generally lack a lower jaw because the mandible was removed and given to the women as necklace pendants for a penultimate insult toward the defeated enemy. Provenance: private San Francisco, California, USA collection Condition: Rich patina on surface. Most of the teeth are lost and there is no mandible present as some examples have. Some of the teeth present have been reattached. 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. #146550
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CESAR: (1921-1998) César Baldaccini. French Sculptor. A leading figure of the Nouveau Réalisme movement. He is the creator of the “César de Cinema” trophy, which is awarded to the best in French cinema. Signed and inscribed 13 x 9 press kit cover `César 1995´, issued on the occasion of the Sculpture Biennale of Montecarlo. Signed in bold dark ink across the front white cover. The folding kit contains an unsigned 4 x 5 photograph of the French artist and information related to the exhibition. G £60-90
CESAR: (1921-1998) César Baldaccini. French Sculptor. A leading figure of the Nouveau Réalisme movement. He is the creator of the “César de Cinema” trophy, which is awarded to the best in French cinema. A.N.S., `Cesar´, one page, 4to, in French. Cesar states `My friend D´Haese I like you a lot, I hope that the little cottage of Titi will please you. I love you.´ Very small overall creasing, otherwise G to VG £80-100
Silver trophy in the form of a grenade with presentation inscription "To The Officers H Q Mess Landi Kotal from Captain J G Frith 1930", 9cm tallCondition Report:Finial of flame is most likely a missing piece, Hallmarks slightly worn with some dents to the body.Some light scratching.Finial perhaps sunken into the body.
WALKER & HALL; a large Edward VII hallmarked silver twin handled trophy bowl on spreading circular foot, Sheffield 1903, width 36cm, approx 32.3ozt.Additional InformationGenerally intact apart from misshapen area to edge of the base, some areas of dints and scruffs, surface wear commensurate with age and usage.
Angling: A hallmarked silver angling trophy, inscribed 'Presented to the Towcester & District Angling Association by Chas. A.V. Burbidge, 1949', winners inscribed around a base (which separates), 1949-1982, hallmarked, London 1926, maker's mark rubbed, trophy weighing approx. 30.73 ozt, trophy measuring 33cm excluding base, 40cm including base.
Angling: A hallmarked silver angling trophy, inscribed 'Groom Memorial Angling Cup, Given by Friends in Memory of W.J. (Billie) Groom of Astcote, 1936, Fidus Achates', hallmarked Birmingham, 1928, makers mark rubbed, trophy weighing approx. 13.64 ozt, height 17cm excluding base, 23cm including base.
Angling: A collection of three hallmarked silver trophies to comprise: a 'Towcester & District A.A, The Crown Trophy, Presented by W.J.C. Smeathers Esq. 1959', hallmarked A C Bloxham Ltd, London, 1936, trophy weighing approx. 6.89 ozt, 15cm excluding base, 21cm including base; a 'T & D.A.A. Cicely Turnell Cup', hallmarked Birmingham, 1960, trophy weighing approx. 3.76 ozt, 15cm excluding base, 18cm including base; and another 'In Memory Of Walter Frank Marlow, Member of T & D.A.A. 1936-1977, For the best Roach of the Season, Astwell Mill', hallmarked A T Cannon Ltd, Birmingham, 1971, screwed to base, gross weight 5.17 ozt, 13cm height. (3)
Angling: A pair of hallmarked silver angling trophies to comprise: 'The Lord Hesketh Angling Trophy', hallmarked James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield, 1915, attached to base, gross weight approx. 16.98 ozt, 23cm height approx., together with another 'Towcester & D.A.A. Championship Cup', hallmarked George Nathan & Ridley Hayes, Chester, date mark rubbed, attached to base, gross weight approx. 9.30 ozt, 24cm total height. (2)
Sporting: A collection of assorted silver and silver plated trophies, and salvers to comprise: a late Victorian, shaped circular silver salver, bordered with applied shells, on three scrolled feet, inscribed 'George Gibson, from The Ryder Cup Team 1955 in appreciation', autographed, hallmarked Charles Stuart Harris, London 1898, approx. 12.91 ozt, together with a framed photograph, a George VI hole-in-one miniature trophy, hallmarked Elkington & Co., Birmingham, 1930 (with stand & golf ball), trophy 0.75 ozt, a small silver golfer on base, detachable, hallmarked, rubbed, 2.88 ozt approx., two 'Livingstone Relay' silver trophies, 1931 and 1932, both hallmarked with detachable bases, approx. 1.10ozt and 1.23ozt, a silver goblet on detachable base, uninscribed, hallmarked, Birmingham, 1922, approx. 6.02ozt, and a circular silver salver, 'Charles Brandon, 30th May 1906 - 3rd May 1956 with sincere good wishes from his colleagues on the Board of Maple & Co. Ltd', hallmarked, Elkington & Co., Birmingham, 1922, approx. 16ozt, together with two silver plated Dunlop Golfing Society trophies and a Dunlop Golfing Society silver plated salver. (Q)
A Collection of Small Silver Vases & Twin-handled Trophy Cups, Four (4) Pieces in total. All pieces with full silver hallmarks. 1. Birmingham 1959 2. Sheffield 1920. 3. Birmingham 1929. 4. Chester 1905. Tallest vase 5'' - 12.5 cm high. Silver weight 321.8 grams. 10 oz - 11.8 gms. All pieces in average condition. Please see photographs to confirm.
Edwardian Superb Quality Silver Twin Handle Lidded Trophy Vase The whole with extensive embossed decoration to the body and cover, extending to the pedestal. The lid terminating at figural finial, the body with two applied hand painted porcelain plaques depicting the coat of arm of the city of Liverpool. The whole of excellent workmanship and quality, fully hallmarked for Sheffield 1908, total weight 237.5 grams, height 9 inches - 22.5 cm
Boxes & objects - a tin helmet, painted letters to front E.S.C. Co Ltd.c1940's; a 19th century ejector chamber stick; a Barclay & Sons, London, leather cased Medicine Glass and minim Measure; a Black Forest carving of a boot; a pair of planished Arts & Crafts pewter candlesticks; a National Savings Post Box savings tin; a silver plated trophy, gilded interior; various badges including RAF & Australian Commonwealth Forces; a Boy Scouts table barometer in the form of stirrup; an Abalone belt buckle; various vintage yellow metal glasses; etc.
A collection of Guernsey 9ct rose gold and silver football medals - Channel Islands sporting interest relating to S Davidson (Northerners), comprising of a rare 'Channel Islands Football Cup' (Muratti medal), unnamed, hallmarked for Turnbull Bros, Birmingham, 1921, probably given for the 1922 Muratti, score - Jersey 1- 2 Guernsey; 9ct gold Upton Park Trophy medal, James Fenton & Co, Birmingham, 1909, the shaped medal with football players to obverse, reverse, 'Upton Park Trophy - 1910 - S. Davidson, score Jersey Wanderers 0 - 1 Northerners; 9ct gold G.F.A Priaulx Cup 1909 medal, the shaped medal with central shield cartouche inscribed 'G.F.A Priaulx Cup - 1909', reverse, Won by, S. Davidson, gross weight of the three gold medals, 14g, together with two silver and gold medals, Jackson Cup, S. Davidson, 1920-21, the second shield shaped medal, 'Guernsey Football Association', the three other medals in silver, G.F.A 2nd Div, 1908-09, S. Davidson and Railway League, 1920-21, S. Davidson, together with other. (8)
A THREE PIECE SILVER TEA SET with ribbed decoration and elongated trophy handles, consisting of a bachelors teapot with ebonised handle and finial, sucrier and cream jug, bearing marks for London Josiah Williams & Co (David Lansbrough Fullerton) and date code for 1919 and 1920 respectively (3)
Four various boxes 1:18 scale classic car diecasts to include a Bburago model of a Ferrari 348TB 1989, an Auto Art Classics Division model of a Jaguar XK-SS, a Shelby Collectables 1:18 scale model of an Aston Martin DBR1, together with a Hotwheels Elite 1:18 scale model of a Ferrari 250GT Berlinetta, 1961 RAC Tourist Race Trophy, all in original boxesCondition: No damage seen on models, no parts missing. These are pre-owned but appear as new. Boxes are slightly worn.
A cast silver model of a Romney sheep, London 1985 by William Comyns and Sons Ltd, 20.30ozt, 631.6g, 6cm high, mounted on a rectangular wooden stand, with inscription 'The Alfred Day Memorial Challenge Trophy Best Romney sheep Exhibit, Royal Show 1985', overall height 11.5cm CONDITION REPORT: If you require further images of this lot or a condition report please contact us with your request as condition reports have not been included in the description
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