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Detroit, MI, United States
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Authentic African Artifacts Collection
Dual platform auction of ZENE GIBSON - AN AMAZING COLLECTION OF AUTHENTIC AFRICAN ARTIFACTS, CLOTHING & JEWELRY.
A note from Talibah, Zene's Daughter,
These items are authentic as known by the family of the collector.
During my mom's first trip to South Africa, she met kindred spirits, artists and clothing designers that introduced her to more art than she could house. As local people became more and more interested in buying art, my mom's business Africentricity was born.
Africentricity was not only a way to sell art, it was a platform for my mother to educate her community about African history and culture.
Her friendships with the artists she met in Africa were a direct connection to bringing a unique experience to the city. My mom was able to create displays for local school events, she showcased art for major concerts, and hosted events for people looking to bring art into their homes.
She always dreamed about having a home in the Boston Edison District and selling African art from 829 Chicago was a joy for her!
Zene lived an abundant and extraordinary life!
She was born Frances L. Johnson on Monday, Valentines Day, February 14, 1949 in Detroit's Historic Black Bottom to Willie and Ernest Johnson. After being double promoted for her academic accomplishments, she graduated as Best Dressed & Class Secretary from Northwestern High School Class of 1966. She then attended the HBCU Wilberforce University (in Wilberforce, OH) and was the first person in her family to earn a bachelors degree in 1970.
After returning to Detroit, Frances was hired as one of the first black female probation officers for the State Of Michigan Department Of Corrections. Frances then attended The Shrine Of The Black Madonna where she was baptized and renamed as Zene Diallo, with the intention of revolutionizing racial tensions and empowering her community. That intention was fulfilled throughout her work personally and professionally as she touched so many lives.
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0001: Carved African Wood Mutiple Masks Faces Scupture Origin: Private estate Material: Wood & metalEst. $3,400-$5,200Lot Passed
0002: African Beaded Yoruba Chair Origin: Private estate Material: Beads & canvas fabric Measures:Est. $2,600-$4,000Lot Passed
0003: Antique Carved African Dogon Granary Door Origin: Private estate Material: Carved wood Measures:Est. $900-$3,500Lot Passed
0004: Multiple Two-Faced African Marka Janus Puppet Heads Sculpture Origin: Private estate Material: Wood,Est. $1,800-$5,000Lot Passed
0005: African Kuba Bwoom Mask Origin: Private estate Material: Wood, hair, animal skin, beads & cowrieEst. $350-$1,200Lot Passed
0006: Vintage Wooden African Ceremonial Vessel Origin: Private estate Material: Wood Measures: 35"t x 9"Est. $1,500-$2,800Lot Passed
0007: Carved Kuba Beaded Hooded Mask Origin: Private estate Material: Wood, bead, cowrie beads & burlapEst. $250-$750Lot Passed
0008: Wooden Ndebele Neck Ring Figurine Origin: Private estate Material: Wood Measures: 24.5" tallEst. $75-$195Lot Passed
0009: Wooden African Fertility Doll Origin: Private estate Material: Wood & metal Measures: 33" tallEst. $50-$350Lot Passed
0010: Vintage Yoruba Mother & Child Offering Bowl Origin: Private estate Material: Clay Measures: 25" tallEst. $195-$695Lot Passed
0011: 19th Century Carved Seated Dogon Figure Origin: Private estate Material: Wood Measures: 39" tallEst. $595-$1,200Lot Passed
0012: Wooden Bearded African Man Smoking A Pipe Origin: Private estate Material: Wood Measures: 38"tallEst. $250-$525Lot Passed
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0013: Carved Wooden Senufo Statue Origin: Private estate Material: Wood Measures: 34"tall Condition: VeryEst. $145-$385
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0014: Carved Bird & Character Tribal Mask Origin: Private estate Material: Wood, metal, cowie shells &Est. $95-$225Lot Passed
0015: Heavy African Benin Bronze Head Origin: Private estate Material: Bronze Measures: 26" tallEst. $120-$298Lot Passed
0016: Carved African Beatnik Music Man Origin: Private estate Material: Wood & beaded necklace Measures:Est. $85-$230Lot Passed
0017: Carved African 3 Headed 2 Birds Tribal Mask Origin: Private estate Material: Wood Measures: 22" tallEst. $125-$285Lot Passed
0018: Carved African Tribal Mask On Stand Origin: Private estate Material: Wood Measures: 19" tallEst. $175-$325Lot Passed
0019: Carved African Mama Gazelle & Baby Headdress Origin: Private estate Material: Wood & metal Measures:Est. $1,200-$5,000Lot Passed
0020: Carved African Mama Gazella & Baby Scupture Origin: Private estate. Material: Wood & Metal Measures:Est. $500-$2,300Lot Passed
0021: Handmade African Print Button Down Shirt Origin: Private estate Material: Cloth, cotton/cotton blendEst. $30-$65Lot Passed
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0022: Yellow Black & White African Print Kaftan Origin: Private estate Material: Cloth, cotton/cottonEst. $40-$85
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0023: Navy Blue Embroidered African Print Kaftan Origin: Private estate Material: Embroidered clothEst. $40-$85
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0024: Blue & White Aftican Print Shirt & Pants Origin: Private estate Material: Cloth with embroideredEst. $60-$125
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