Lot Essay
Cf. Fisher, A., Africa Adorned, London, 1984, p.102, where the author states that such heavy "pound bead" necklaces are worn by women, the number of strings of beads denoting wealth.
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A TUTSI NECKLACE
With multiple strands of pink glass beads suspended from plaited fibre ties
With multiple strands of pink glass beads suspended from plaited fibre ties
Special notice
Christie's charge a buyer's premium of 20.825% of the hammer price for lots with values up to NLG 200,000. If the hammer price exceeds the NLG 200,000 then the premium is calculated at 20.825% of the first NLG 200,000 plus 11.9% of any amount in excess of NLG 200,000.