Head ornaments worn by women from Tchad and Libya suspended on either side of the face by wool or leather that went over the head and balanced the pair under the ears. Loop closing. Early/mid-20th century. Also make nice bracelets:
A) Silver alloy with punched circular decoration. 50 grams. 8 cm diameter.
B) Silver alloy with punched circular decoration. 49 grams. 7.6 cm diameter.
C) Silver alloy with punched circular decoration. 45 grams. 7 cm diameter.
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Antique fingering? probably Sao02.1387
West and Central Africa | CHAD | Sao
- Iron
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Museum quality (worthy to be added to a museum’s permanent collection)
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
95 x 75 mm
Weight:
21 gr
sold
If my memories do not betray me this ring was acquired around 1970 in Chad. A possible origin is Sao. No literary reference. Any information is welcome
Bracelet Sao22.02.857
West and Central Africa | CHAD | Sao
- Brass / bronze
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
Diameter ext.: 62 - 72 mm; Width: 14 mm
Weight:
115 gr
135.00
CHF
Bracelet Sao22.02.856
West and Central Africa | CHAD | Sao
- Brass / bronze
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Fair condition (some missing, broken or repaired parts, see pictures)
Diameter ext.: 70 mm; Width: 12 mm
Weight:
85 gr
120.00
CHF
Manila Sao22.02.855
West and Central Africa | CHAD | Sao
- Brass / bronze
- Can be delivered cleaned and polished
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
Diameter ext.: 73 - 82 mm; diameter of rod: 9 mm
Weight:
80 gr
145.00
CHF
Manila sao22.02.854
West and Central Africa | CHAD | Sao
- Brass / bronze
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Excellent overall condition
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
Diameter ext.: 72 - 82 mm; diameter of rod: 8 mm
Weight:
82 gr
140.00
CHF
Sao twisted Bracelet22.02.853
West and Central Africa | CHAD | Sara
- Brass / bronze
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
- Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
Diameter ext.: 65 mm, int.: 58 mm; Width: 8mm
Weight:
40
115.00
CHF
Bracelet Sao22.02.852
West and Central Africa | CHAD | Sao
- Brass / bronze
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
Diameter ext.: 62 mm, int.: 52 mm, Width. 12 mm
Weight:
85 gr
125.00
CHF
Bracelet Sao22.02.851
West and Central Africa | CHAD | Sao
- Brass / bronze
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
Diameter ext: 80 mm, diameter of rod: 7 mm
Weight:
65 gr
120.00
CHF
Torque Sao22.02.850
West and Central Africa | CHAD | Sao
- Brass / bronze
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
Diameter ext.: 170 - 190 mm; diameter of rod: 10 mm
Weight:
268
170.00
CHF
Torque Sao22.02.849
West and Central Africa | CHAD | Sao
- Brass / bronze
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
Diameter ext.: 190 - 200 mm; diameter of rod: 12 mm
Weight:
440 gr
255.00
CHF
Beautiful twisted Sao Torque22.02.848
West and Central Africa | CHAD | Sao
- Brass / bronze
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Museum quality (worthy to be added to a museum’s permanent collection)
- Excellent overall condition
Diameter ext.: 200 mm, diameter of rod: 16 mm
Weight:
765 gr
645.00
CHF
Zoomorphe Figure22.01.229
West and Central Africa | CHAD | Sao
- Terracotta
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
Lenght: 63 mm
Width: 31 mm
Height:45 mm§ Weight: 60 gr
Width: 31 mm
Height:45 mm§ Weight: 60 gr
135.00
CHF
Hyppo Zoomorphe Figure22.01.230
West and Central Africa | CHAD | Sao
- Terracotta
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
Length: 76 mm
Width: 32 mm
Height: 45 mm Weight: 80 gr
Width: 32 mm
Height: 45 mm Weight: 80 gr
135.00
CHF
Small terracotta vessel22.01.231
West and Central Africa | CHAD | Sao
- Terracotta
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
Height: 80 mm
Diameter: 55 mm Weight: 130 gr
Diameter: 55 mm Weight: 130 gr
140.00
CHF
Beautiful small vessel in perfect condition, upper end only shows some signe of use. Nice patina
Weight or bead22.01.232
West and Central Africa | CHAD | Sao
- Terracotta
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
Dimensions (length-width-height)
76, 32, 45 Weight: 30 gr
76, 32, 45 Weight: 30 gr
80.00
CHF
Human face22.01.233
West and Central Africa | CHAD | Sao
- Terracotta
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
Width: 32 mm
Height: 39 mm Weight: 30 gr
Height: 39 mm Weight: 30 gr
115.00
CHF
Hyppo Zoomorphe Figure22.01.234
West and Central Africa | CHAD | Sao
- Terracotta
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
Dimensions (length-width-height)
74 - 36 - 42 mm Weight: 90 gr
74 - 36 - 42 mm Weight: 90 gr
185.00
CHF
Weightfor Fishing Net22.01.235
West and Central Africa | CHAD | Sao
- Terracotta
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
Diameter: 40 mm
Weight:
10 gr
60.00
CHF
Fragment of pot with human face22.01.236
West and Central Africa | CHAD | Sao
- Terracotta
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Museum quality (worthy to be added to a museum’s permanent collection)
Height: 78 mm
Diameter top/base: 38/86 mm Weight: 135 gr
Diameter top/base: 38/86 mm Weight: 135 gr
270.00
CHF
Anthropomorphe head22.01.237
West and Central Africa | CHAD | Sao
- Terracotta
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Museum quality (worthy to be added to a museum’s permanent collection)
Dimensions (length-width-height)
61 -50- 88 mm Weight: 210 gr
61 -50- 88 mm Weight: 210 gr
640.00
CHF
Small vessel22.01.239
West and Central Africa | CHAD | Sao
- Terracotta
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
Height: 59 mm
Diameter: 54 mm Weight: 65 gr
Diameter: 54 mm Weight: 65 gr
155.00
CHF
Zoomorphic cylinder22.01.240
West and Central Africa | CHAD | Sao
- Terracotta
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
Height: 65 mm
Diameter: 52 mm Weight: 200 gr
Diameter: 52 mm Weight: 200 gr
225.00
CHF
Hyppo Zoomorphe Figure22.01.241
West and Central Africa | CHAD | Sao
- Terracotta
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
Length x width x height
95 x 37 x 68 mm Weight: 120 gr
95 x 37 x 68 mm Weight: 120 gr
170.00
CHF
Small Hyppo Zoomorphe Figure22.01.242
West and Central Africa | CHAD | Sao
- Terracotta
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
Dimensions (length-width-height)
66 - 22 - 37 mm Weight: 15 gr
66 - 22 - 37 mm Weight: 15 gr
sold
A typical Sao hyppo figure , small but in perfect condition
Tiny Sheep?? Figure22.01.243
West and Central Africa | CHAD | Sao
- Terracotta
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
Dimensions (length-width-height)
50 - 17 - 31 mm Weight: 20 gr
50 - 17 - 31 mm Weight: 20 gr
45.00
CHF
Could be a sheep, one face of the head broken
Bead or Weight for Fishing Net22.01.244
West and Central Africa | CHAD | Sao
- Terracotta
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
Diameter :45 mm
Weight:
30 gr
65.00
CHF
Five-pointed star could have been used to ballast fishing nets
Bead with human face22.01.245
West and Central Africa | CHAD | Sao
- Terracotta
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
Width: 35 mm
Diameter: 46 mm Weight: 60 gr
Diameter: 46 mm Weight: 60 gr
225.00
CHF
beautiful bead with human face in perfect condition
Anthropomorphe profile22.01.246
West and Central Africa | CHAD | Sao
- Terracotta
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
Dimensions (length-width-height)
40 - 31 -55 mm Weight: 45 gr
40 - 31 -55 mm Weight: 45 gr
125.00
CHF
Profile of a human face with wide open mouth ans scarification (hair) on the top.
Weight Bead with human face??22.01.247
West and Central Africa | CHAD | Sao
- Terracotta
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
Height 46 mm; diameter 46 mm
Weight:
80 gr
95.00
CHF
Fragment of vessel with human face??22.01.248
West and Central Africa | CHAD | Sao
- Terracotta
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
Height: 52 mm; width: 40 mm
Weight:
35 gr
sold