60's Gymnastic Balls

Africa Third Quarter of the XX Century

Ceremonial axe for the “Manzhi” dance in iron with a braided leather handle, made by the Kirdi/Kapsiki, a population settled between north-western Cameroon and north-eastern Nigeria. The shape of the blade represents a stylised rooster.

Africa, Late XX Century

Bronze reproduction of the plaques of the ancient Benin kingdom of central-southern Nigeria, depicting a high dignitary with a feathered headdress surrounded by four warriors. The original plaques, made by the Bini (Edo) artists between the 15th and 16th centuries using the lost-wax casting technique, decorated the pillars of the audience hall of the royal palace until 1897, when the city was occupied by the English and the palace was destroyed. Today they are preserved in the British Museum, in the National Museum of Lagos in Nigeria and in other important international museums.

Africa, Late XX Century

Iron “Sengese” throwing knife with leather handle, produced by the mafa/matakam group of the Kirdi, a population living in the Mandara Mountains between north-western Cameroon and north-eastern Nigeria. The metal eyelets were used to attach a rope or an anchor chain. This type of knife was often used as a ceremonial emblem that manifested the social status of the owner.

Italy, Second Half XX Century

Embossed silver bowl with wavy pods. Silver and silversmith marks engraved in the center. 184 grams.

Italy, 1980s

Opi model ice bucket in plexiglass with lid and silver tongs. Tubular stainless steel hinge. Manufacturer's mark under the base. Silver and Ganci Carmelo Milano silversmith's marks engraved on the lid and on the tongs. 144 grams.

Italy, 1960s-1970s

Chromed metal ice bucket with twisted decoration and handle. Manufacturer's mark engraved under the base.

Italy First Half of the 18th Century

Marble bowl.

Italy, Early XX Century

Pair of brass and glass wall lamps. Bell-shaped lampshade in satin and ground glass.