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Zoltan Borbereki Kovacs (South African, 1907-1992)

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A VERY RARE 19TH CENTURY SOUTH AFRICAN CARVED RHINOCEROS HORN ZULU KNOBKERRIE probably from a black: A VERY RARE 19TH CENTURY SOUTH AFRICAN CARVED RHINOCEROS HORN ZULU KNOBKERRIE probably from a black rhinoceros of the Kenyan Amboseli National park in Kenya, the species now extinct and known for long

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1975 South African Gold Krugerrand 1 oz: 1975 South African Gold Krugerrand 1 oz. This lot requires a Wire or Zelle transfer. If lot is absent of a condition report one may be requested via email. Condition report is provided as an opinion o

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South African 1oz Fine Gold Krugerrand, 1974.: South African 1oz Fine Gold Krugerrand, 1974. Gold 917. 33.93gr. (net 1oz fine gold).

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Stella Shawzin (South African, 1920-2020) Crouching: Stella Shawzin (South African, 1920-2020) Crouching female figures: a pair both initialled 'S.S' taupe marble 42 x 25 x 30cm each. (2) For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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Zambian South African Verdite Rhino Group: Zambian South African verdite sculptural group of two rhinos. [6 1/2" H x 16" W x 6" D]. Sculpture in good condition.

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South African Hide Tapestry: Vintage patchwork hide tapestry, includes various hides from South African mammals, backed 39"h x 45"w Provenance: A Laredo, TX Collection We happily provide seamless shipping services on everythin

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Mziwakhe Mbatha (South African, b. 1935): Mziwakhe Mbatha (South African, b. 1935) "Chained Freedom", wood sculpture with chain and lock depicting a horned face. Provenance: purchased in Durban South Africa by Norman Girardot. Size: 19.5'' x

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South African Carved Leadwood Impala Collections: Featured in this lot is this South African carved Leadwood Impala collection. There are two carvings in this collection. The first is a duo of two Impala rams mounted on Cholla Wood, showing wonderful

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South African Ndebele Beaded Textile: South African Ndebele woven textile panel, beaded and shell decorated. Circa 1970. [39 x 75 inches].

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(27) South African beaded animal figures: (27) South African beaded animal figures, 20th c., steel and copper wire, glass beads, includes (2) gnu, (7) tusked warthogs, (1) baby warthog, (7) large baboons, (4) small baboons, and (6) seated mon

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Four Vintage South African Hand Painted: Four Vintage South African Hand Painted Glazed Clay Figures. Signed By Artist On Bottom And Stamped South Africa. Estimated more than 50 yrs old. African art is a term typically used for the art of Su

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Nguni staff: South Africa Wood 97 cm (Head: 10 cm) Provenance: Rui Castro collection, Lisbon

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Stock-Schild: 83 Stock-Schild Dinka (?), Suedsudan H 79 cm. Provenienz: Schweizer Privatsammlung, Basel. CHF 100 / 200 EUR 94 / 188

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Nackenstuetze: 85 Nackenstuetze Bashada, Aethiopien H 17,5 cm. B 23,5 cm. Provenienz: Nachlass Rene David, Zuerich. Nackenstuetzen wurden benutzt, um im Schlaf kunstvoll geflochtene Frisuren zu schuetzten. Sie wurde

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Nackenstuetze: 86 Nackenstuetze Oromo, Aethiopien H 17 cm. B 15,5 cm. Provenienz: Nachlass Rene David, Zuerich. Nackenstuetzen wurden benutzt, um im Schlaf kunstvoll geflochtene Frisuren zu schuetzten. Sie wurden vi

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A Very Rare Old LUBA Headrest Ex Robert Duperrier 1985: A Carved wooden headrest with undeniable well handled surface patina and signs of use and age. The Headrest was embellished with chevron beads and measures 5 x 6 inches. Luba peoples, Congo, Africa. P

2021A Very Rare Old LUBA Headrest Ex Robert Duperrier 1985See Sold Price

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Zoltan Borbereki Kovacs (South African, 1907-1992)

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Zoltan Borbereki Kovacs (South African, 1907-1992), an African figure (head), 1941, wood sculpture, on a wooden base. Dimensions (without the base): 34x20x22 cm. signed and dated.

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Zoltan Borbereki Kovacs (South African, 1907-1992)

Name: Zoltan Borbereki Kovacs (South African, 1907-1992)
Brand: Kovacs
SKU: 62906697
Price: 700 USD
Availability: InStock

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