Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 3

Manuscript and Collectibles Auction

Ethnic Art

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 576		Afghanistan Tribal Wedding Coat. Colorful floral design adorned with silver coins sewn onto fabric, circa 1917. A most unusual offering and seldom offered for sale. Estimated Value $1,500-UP. View details	Unsold
Lot 577		Ethiopian Hand Crosses. Lot of Two. These handmade "coin silver" crosses are from the province of Axum and would be used by the priest and other figures of importance during religious ceremonies. They are roughly 4 x 11.5" and weigh 9oz. Very Good. Estimated Value $200 - 400. View details	Realized $104
Lot 578		Ethiopian Hand Crosses. Lot of Two. These handmade "coin silver" crosses are from the province of Axum and would be used by the priest and other figures of importance during religious ceremonies. They are roughly 4 x 11.5" and weigh 9oz. Very Good. Estimated Value $200 - 400. View details	Unsold
Lot 579		Ethiopian Hand Crosses. Lot of Two. These handmade "coin silver" crosses are from the province of Axum and would be used by the priest and other figures of importance during religious ceremonies. They are roughly 4 x 11.5" and weigh 9oz. Very Good. Estimated Value $200 - 400. View details	Realized $104
Lot 580		Ethiopian Ivory Bracelets. Such jewelry was worn for protection from evil spirits as much as for decoration. Lot of Three, from the province of Gorma Gofer. Circa 1700s. The weight of the pieces ranges from roughly 2.5oz to 10.5oz. Unlike traditional ivory which is generally off white, these pieces have a reddish-gold finish. Very Good. Estimated Value $300 - 450. The ivory was not poached. It was obtained as result of tribal rituals in which the entire animal was utilized. View details	Unsold
Lot 581		Ethiopian Ivory Bracelets. Such jewelry was worn for protection from evil spirits as much as for decoration. Lot of Three, from the province of Gorma Gofer. Circa 1700s. The weight of the pieces ranges from roughly 3.8oz to 7.25oz. Unlike traditional ivory which is generally off white, these pieces have a light gold finish. Very Good. Estimated Value $300 - 450. The ivory was not poached. It was obtained as result of tribal rituals in which the entire animal was utilized. View details	Realized $270
Lot 582		Ethiopian Ivory Bracelets. Such jewelry was worn for protection from evil spirits as much as for decoration. Lot of Two, from the province of Gorma Gofer. Circa 1700s. The weight of the pieces are 7.4 and 10.2oz. Due to aging, the ivory has a light yellow hue. Very Good. Estimated Value $250 - 350. The ivory was not poached. It was obtained as result of tribal rituals in which the entire animal was utilized. View details	Unsold
Lot 583		Ethiopian Ivory Bracelets. Such jewelry was worn for protection from evil spirits as much as for decoration. Lot of Two, from the province of Gorma Gofer. Circa 1700s. The weight of the pieces are 6.4 and 6.2oz. Due to aging, the ivory has a light yellow hue. Very Good. Estimated Value $250 - 350. The ivory was not poached. It was obtained as result of tribal rituals in which the entire animal was utilized. View details	Unsold
Lot 584		Ethiopian Jewelry. Early 19th-Century Necklace from Harrar. This piece features large beads of opaque amber and three coin silver baubles. While the necklace is roughly 150 years old, the amber and subsequent resin is a few million years old. Very Good. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details	Unsold
Lot 585		Ethiopian Jewelry. 20k Gold (Wrapped) Necklace. The beads of this 19th century piece were first formed in wax and then dipped in gold. Some of the beads are smooth while a majority of them exhibit etching. Very Good. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details	Realized $460
Lot 586		Ethiopian Jewelry. Lot of five necklaces, handmade from coin silver, derived from Austrian Maria Theresa talers also known as "coins of the realm." The pieces weigh a combined 23oz. Very Good. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details	Unsold
Lot 587		Ethiopian Jewelry. Wedding Ceremony Necklace, c.19th century. Fashioned from antique coin silver, melted from Maria Theresa talers and white beads, this piece weighs approximately 8.75oz. and is from the Agora tribe of Harrar. Very Good. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details	Unsold
Lot 588		Ethiopian Jewelry. Berber Coral and Coin Silver Necklace. This 19th century piece features large, sequenced, coral beads separated by beautifully handcrafted silver charms and is finished by a large silver pendant accented with blue and red paint. Very Good. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details	Unsold
Lot 589		Ethiopian Jewelry. Berber Coral and Coin Silver Necklace. This 19th century piece features large, sequenced, coral beads seperated by beautifully handcrafted silver charms and is finished by a large silver pendant accented with green and gold. Very Good. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details	Unsold
Lot 590		Ethiopian Jewelry. Berber Coral and Coin Silver Necklace. This magnificently ornate piece combines a primal simplicity with delicate elegance. The design is Yemeni in origin and circa 19th century. Very Good. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details	Unsold
Lot 591		Ethiopian Jewelry. Four Fertility Necklaces from the 19th century. These handcrafted pieces are fashioned from smelted Maria Theresa talers, or "coins of the realm" and feature tiny phallic charms meant to bring luck in child bearing. Very Good. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details	Realized $115
Lot 592		Ethiopian Necklace Crosses. Obtained from the regions of Lalibella, Axum and Gondor. Lot of Fifteen. These wonderfully ornate, yet simple, handcrafted pendents are made out of coin silver from circa 1780s Austrian Maria Theresa talers. They vary in size from 1" to 4" and weights of .2 oz to .9 oz. Good. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details	Unsold
Lot 593		Ethiopian Necklace Crosses. Obtained from the regions of Lalibella, Axum and Gondor. Lot of Fifteen. These wonderfully ornate, yet simple, handcrafted pendents are made out of 1780's coin silver from Austrian Maria Theresa talers. They vary in size from 1" to 4" and weights of .2 oz to .9 oz. Good. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details	Unsold
Lot 594		Ethiopian Prayer Beads. Even in Ethiopia, items such as this have become difficult to find. This c.19th-century piece is fashioned from beads handmade of amber, red and black ceramic, and coin silver, melted down Maria Theresa talers. Good. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details	Unsold
Lot 595		Ethiopian Processional Cross. Made of coin silver, this circa early 20th-century cross is 18.5 x 23.5", weighs 5.5 lbs. and was originally situated upon a large staff to be used during religious ceremonies in the highly religious province of Lalibella. Meticulously hand-crafted out of coin silver, melted down Maria Theresa talers of the late 1700s. Very Good. Estimated Value $500 - 1,000. View details	Unsold
Lot 596		Ethiopian Processional Cross. This circa early 20th century cross is 18.5 x 23.5", weighs 5.5 lbs and was originally intended to placed upon a large staff for religious ceremonies in the highly religious province of Lalibella. It was elaborately designed by hand in coin silver, melted down Maria Theresa talers of the late 1700s. Very Good. Estimated Value $500 - 1,000. View details	Unsold
Lot 597		Ethiopian Processional Crosses. Lot of Three. These handmade crosses measure approximately 8 x 13.5" and weigh roughly 23oz. The are fabricated in "coin silver" derived from Maria Theresa talers of Austria and known as "coins of the realm." They are from the province of Lalibella which is known as one of the more highly religious in the Northern Africa. Very Good. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details	Unsold
Lot 598		Ethiopian Processional Crosses. Lot of Two c. 20th-century. These 8 x 13.5" & 23 oz. silver crosses are derived from Maria Theresa talers which are referred to as "coins of the realm." These handmade crosses would be placed upon large staffs for ceremonial purposes. Very Good. Estimated Value $450 - 700. View details	Unsold
Lot 599		Ethiopian Religious/Magic Book. Approximately 50 pages, 6½ x 4" handwritten in Geeshe on gazelle skin, sewn bindings, wooden cover, housed in a leather (well worn) pouch. These books were prepared by unordained priests, called "debteras," and were intended as talismans to protect the owner from the evil eye or to be used in magic rites for exorcizing those possessed by evil spirits, healing and for protection during childbirth. In their preparation, animal sacrifice is usually demanded, after which the gazelle skin is cleaned, dried, cut and sewn together. The manuscript is derived from the traditional repertory of Abyssinian/Axumite culture. Estimated Value $350 - 500. View details	Realized $230
Lot 600		Ethiopian Wood Pillows. It would be customary for such items to be exchanged in such ceremonial situations as weddings as a token of respect. Lot of three, hand carved, from the province of Gorma Gofer, circa 1700- 1800s. Each is approximately 6.5 x 8" and weighs roughly 1 lb. Very Good. Estimated Value $200 - 400. View details	Unsold
Lot 601		Ethiopian Wood Pillows. It would be customary for such items to be exchanged in such ceremonial situations as weddings as a token of respect. Two, hand carved, from the province of Gorma Gofer, circa 1700- 1800s. Approximately 7 x 7.5" and weighs roughly 8oz. Very Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details	Unsold
Lot 602		Ethiopian Wood Pillows. It would be customary for such items to be exchanged in such ceremonial situations as weddings as a sign of respect and sacrifice. Two, hand carved, from the province of Gorma Gofer, circa 1700- 1800s. Approximately 7 x 7.5" and weighs roughly 24oz. Good. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details	Unsold
Lot 603		Ethiopian Wooden Iconography. Lot of Four. Varying in size from 3 x 3.5", 4 x 4.5" with two 6 x 9.5". These circa 19th century "triptychs" are hand carved and hand painted with scenes of Jesus on the cross, the Three Wise Men, Mary with baby Jesus and other traditional renderings. Very Good. Estimated Value $500 - 700. View details	Unsold