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}\n    .ea-pullquote { font-size: 1.15em; padding: 1em 1.1em; }\n    .ea-table { font-size: 0.9em; }\n    .ea-table thead th,\n    .ea-table tbody td { padding: 0.6em 0.55em; }\n    .ea-cta-card { padding: 1.6em 1.1em; }\n    .ea-cta-card::before { left: 1.1em; }\n    .ea-cta-card::after { right: 1.1em; }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ea-lead\"\u003eA selection of African art and ethnographic material from the private Guenther family collection: assembled in South Africa over the second half of the 20th century by Egon Guenther (1921–2015) - Mannheim-born goldsmith, Johannesburg gallerist and founding curator of the Amadlozi Group - and continued by his son Thomas Guenther, the present holder. The pieces here are offered with documented provenance and a continuous chain of ownership through two named collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inventory is weighted toward West African cast brass and bronze adornment, Venetian millefiori trade bead necklaces frequently combined with Akan brass elements, an Oromo Borana headrest, a Venda ceramic vessel, a Cecil Skotnes linocut printed at the Egon Guenther Gallery Studio, and pieces marked \u003cstrong\u003eHH\u003c\/strong\u003e from the field collection of the German ethnographer Hans Himmelheber. For deeper biographical context see \u003ca title=\"Egon Guenther profile: Johannesburg gallerist, the Amadlozi Group, and the named-collection provenance line\" href=\"\/blogs\/news\/egon-guenther-collection-african-art-amadlozi-provenance\"\u003ethe Egon Guenther story\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorldwide shipping from the Netherlands. Private viewings by appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ceremonial-anklet-from-west-africa-sahel-volta-region","title":"Ceremonial Anklet from West Africa  Sahel \/ Volta region","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCeremonial Anklet from West Africa  Sahel \/ Volta region,Provernence Egon Guenther Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Solid copper anklet cast in two interlocking halves with a tongue and groove closure, designed to be fitted and locked onto the ankle.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe exterior is decorated with fine incised geometric bands and cross hatched motifs. Such anklets functioned as symbols of status, wealth, and ritual identity rather than everyday adornment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSKU: EG 148\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOd 74.4 mm, Id 45.5 mm,\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 389 grams\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52158863343957,"sku":"EG  148","price":275.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/EG3842coppersculpturesshapedbytime_BeautyinAfricanTribalism_b162bb8d-81bb-4a31-8613-62143f359525.png?v=1767085549"},{"product_id":"copper-neck-torque-attributed-to-the-kalabari-ijaw-peoples-of-the-niger-delta","title":"Copper neck torque - Provernance Egon Guenther Collection","description":"\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRare collectable Copper neck torque - Provernance Egon Guenther Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAttributed to the Kalabari \/ Ijaw peoples copper neck torque, attributed to the Kalabari \/ Ijaw peoples of the Niger Delta and dates to circa 1890 to 1920. Worn by women of rank, its spiraling form conveyed prestige and authority, where elegance emerged through material value and ceremonial restraint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eThey signified status, rank, and authority, often associated with elders, titled individuals, or ritual contexts. The spiral form distributed weight across the neck and shoulders and symbolized continuity, lineage, and power.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eThe torque weighs 395 grams and the diameter measures 127 mm and a height of 24.7 mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52171574378837,"sku":"EG 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text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eThe bell once signaled protection and authority, while the beads traveled global trade routes, gaining meaning across cultures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eThis one-of-a-kind piece comes from the Egon Guenther and Family Collection, a renowned source of museum-quality African art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eAvailable now, a rare chance to own a necklace with true history and soul.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e33 off Rare old Venetian Trade Beads + Genuine lost wax Akan Bell as the 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text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eEach bead carries its own history of travel and exchange, while the pendant speaks of balance, continuity, and ancestral connection in Akan culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eFrom the Egon Guenther and Family Collection, this piece brings together two great traditions in one striking necklace.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e35  Genuine Antique Trade beads and stunning Akan Gold Weight pendent\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52173087867221,"sku":"TN 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The stylized anthropomorphic figure mounted on the loop suggests a \u003ci\u003eprotective or ceremonial function\u003c\/i\u003e, consistent with wrist ornaments worn by spiritual specialists or community leaders. \u003cbr\u003eOne figure is missing, indicating it may have once been part of a paired or symmetrical design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAttributed to \u003ci\u003eSenufo or Lobi-speaking peoples\u003c\/i\u003e of the \u003ci\u003eIvory Coast and Burkina Faso region\u003c\/i\u003e (West Africa), where combined iron and alloyed bronze work was integral to ritual dress and status regalia. Similar forms have been documented in museum collections as \u003ci\u003epersonal talismans or initiation adornments\u003c\/i\u003e used in rites or as markers of authority. 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Formed as a circular assembly of four substantial globular bells joined by narrow waisted connectors, the anklet contains internal clappers within each chamber. Such ornaments were worn around the lower leg during masked performances, initiation events, and public ceremonial gatherings, where their weight and sound reinforced movement and presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1416\" data-start=\"935\"\u003eThe anklet was produced using the lost wax casting technique (cire perdue), evident in the unified casting and surface modelling. The dark brown patina with areas of oxidation is consistent with age and prolonged handling. The scale, weight, and structural configuration correspond to early 20th century Dan metalwork made for local ceremonial use. 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Unlike the widely known horseshoe-shaped Atlantic trade manillas, this example represents a band-form or cuff-type currency bracelet, worn on the forearm or ankle. 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The perimeter is secured with leather binding and applied cowrie shells, with four string pegs and surviving strings in place. Hand constructed using organic materials, the instrument shows consistent age wear, surface abrasions and patina to the gourd, with oxidation and handling marks throughout. A restrained and honest example of regional string instrument manufacture, of interest to collectors of ethnographic musical forms and early field-collected material.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCirca:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid–late 20th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1270\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePROVENANCE \u003c\/strong\u003eEgon Guenther collection\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1322\"\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003eLength: 50 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1341\"\u003eWidth: 16.5 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003eHeight: 10.5 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1376\"\u003eWeight: 139 g\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52630596419925,"sku":"EG ABH1","price":240.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/1_cc95098a-edea-47dc-a680-2ae063025fcd.png?v=1771965851"},{"product_id":"cecil-skotnes-woodcut-artist-s-proof-on-the-sangro-1975-south-african-print-on-zerkall-butten-paper","title":"Cecil Skotnes Woodcut Artist’s Proof “On the Sangro” (1975) – South African Print on Zerkall Bütten Paper","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"806\"\u003eThis woodcut, titled \u003cem data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"350\"\u003eOn the Sangro\u003c\/em\u003e, was created in 1975 by the South African artist Cecil Skotnes (1926–2009). It forms part of the portfolio \u003cem data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"486\"\u003eIn Memory Charles Eglinton\u003c\/em\u003e and reflects Skotnes’ sustained engagement with carved form, mask imagery, and sculptural line translated into printmaking. The composition demonstrates the artist’s characteristic synthesis of figural abstraction and African-derived visual language, articulated through bold contouring and structured planes of colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrinted by Egon Guenther at the Egon Guenther Gallery Studio, Johannesburg, the impression is an Artist’s Proof (IV\/XV) from a private edition of 75, with 15 proofs. Executed as a woodcut on Zerkall Bütten paper, the sheet bears the artist’s signature and date (1975), together with blind embossing. The paper and printing are consistent with Guenther’s studio production of the period. Artist’s proofs from this edition are scarce and hold particular relevance for collectors of modern South African printmaking.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePrinted by Egon Guenther; from the Egon Guenther studio archive.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1708\" data-end=\"1736\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1708\" data-end=\"1734\"\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSheet size: approx. 64 × 48 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eImage size: approx. 49.5 × 37.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCirca: 1975\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52784821502293,"sku":"EG CE 010","price":230.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/1_6931b7ef-9024-44f3-8182-ced094fe084b.png?v=1772300486"},{"product_id":"akan-gold-weights-abremmuo-collection-asante-culture-ghana-cast-bronze-11-pieces","title":"Akan Gold Weights (Abremmuo) Collection – Asante Culture, Ghana – Cast Bronze – 11 Pieces","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis 11-piece group of Akan gold weights (abremmuo) is attributed to the Asante cultural sphere of southern Ghana. Such weights were historically used to measure gold dust, the principal currency of Akan-speaking regions from the 15th to the 19th century. The present set includes both figurative examples—such as a chair and vessel forms—and geometric types, reflecting the dual aesthetic and symbolic vocabulary characteristic of Akan mercantile culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEach weight is solid cast in bronze or brass using the lost-wax process, the traditional method employed throughout West Africa for small-scale metalwork. The surfaces display consistent patination and handling wear commensurate with age and use. 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Such weights (mrammou or abrammuo) were historically used to measure gold dust, the principal medium of exchange in Akan-speaking regions from at least the 15th to the 19th century. Figural examples often embodied proverbs, status, or moral instruction, forming part of a merchant’s calibrated weighing set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"1164\"\u003eEach weight is cast using the lost-wax technique and displays characteristic surface patination and handling wear consistent with age and use. The modelling remains crisp, with visible casting apertures and tool finishing. 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Akan merchants, particularly among the Asante (Ashanti), used standardized brass weights to measure gold dust, which served as a primary medium of exchange from at least the fifteenth century until the introduction of colonial currency in the late nineteenth century. Figurative examples such as this one depict animals, objects, or human activities and often allude to Akan proverbs or social relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe weight is cast in brass using the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"1858\"\u003elost-wax (cire perdue) technique\u003c\/strong\u003e, in which each object is produced from a unique wax model. The composition shows two stylized human figures interacting with a long-necked bird, rendered in the compact sculptural format characteristic of narrative gold weights. The surface displays age wear and patina consistent with use and handling. 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Headrests of this form were used to elevate the head during rest while preserving elaborate hairstyles and protecting them from disturbance. Similar examples are documented among several Ethiopian groups including the Gurage, Sidama, and neighbouring communities of the southern highlands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1729\"\u003eThe present example is carved from a single piece of hardwood and displays a characteristic \u003cstrong data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1407\"\u003eflaring profile rising from a circular foot to a curved crescent sleeping platform\u003c\/strong\u003e. The polished upper surface shows wear consistent with prolonged use. Variations of this form are preserved in museum collections and ethnographic studies of Ethiopian domestic material culture. Its well-balanced proportions and evident use-wear make it a representative example of traditional Ethiopian headrest carving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1774\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1741\"\u003eCirca:\u003c\/strong\u003e late 19th – early 20th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"1867\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"1791\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Egon Guenther Collection; by family descent to Thomas Guenther Collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"1957\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"1886\"\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"1889\"\u003eHeight 17.9 cm; \u003cbr\u003eLength 16.9 cm; \u003cbr\u003eBase diameter 10.5 cm; \u003cbr\u003eWeight 691 g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53158126387541,"sku":"EG HR 005","price":380.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/1_c668082a-1c4b-4709-8816-2e0a351db9cc.jpg?v=1773308795"},{"product_id":"somali-wooden-headrest-barkin-horn-of-africa-hand-carved-wood-early-20th-century","title":"Somali Wooden Headrest (Barkin), Horn of Africa, Hand-Carved Wood, Early 20th Century","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"1103\"\u003eThis carved wooden headrest, known in Somalia as a \u003cem data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"730\"\u003ebarkin\u003c\/em\u003e, belongs to a long tradition of portable head supports used across the Horn of Africa. Such objects served both practical and cultural purposes, elevating the head during sleep while preserving elaborate hairstyles and protecting the sleeper from ground insects. Headrests of this form are documented among pastoral communities throughout Somalia and neighbouring regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1714\"\u003eThe present example is carved from a single block of hardwood and decorated with geometric incised motifs on the upper rest and vertical supports. The surface displays a deep, well-developed patina consistent with long use. Structural elements include a curved crescent head support, twin vertical supports and a circular base. Decorative panels with interlaced geometric designs appear on the side supports and base. Wear, minor splits and age-related surface abrasion are consistent with utilitarian domestic objects from the early twentieth century and contribute to its authenticity and collecting appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1747\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1726\"\u003eCirca:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early 20th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1840\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1764\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Egon Guenther Collection; by family descent to Thomas Guenther Collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"1910\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"1859\"\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1859\" data-end=\"1862\"\u003eLength 16.8 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1876\" data-end=\"1879\"\u003eHeight 18.4 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1893\" data-end=\"1896\"\u003eWidth 8.9 cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight 150 g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53159199015253,"sku":"EG HR 011","price":420.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/1_6c74ecd7-e28a-4444-9ced-d37b4e734d16.jpg?v=1773320845"},{"product_id":"ashanti-asante-headrest-carved-wooden-headrest-akan-culture-ghana-19th-20th-century","title":"Ashanti (Asante) Headrest – Carved Wooden Headrest, Akan Culture, Ghana, 19th–20th Century","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"792\"\u003eThis carved wooden headrest is attributed to the \u003cstrong data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"365\"\u003eAkan cultural sphere\u003c\/strong\u003e, most closely associated with the \u003cstrong data-start=\"400\" data-end=\"420\"\u003eAshanti\u003c\/strong\u003e (Asante) people of present-day Ghana. Headrests of this form were traditionally used to support the head during sleep while protecting carefully arranged hairstyles. Within Akan material culture such objects also conveyed status and personal identity, often displaying geometric motifs that relate to broader visual traditions found in stools, combs, and architectural decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"1321\"\u003eThe present example is hand carved from a single piece of hardwood with two cylindrical supports and a gently curved sleeping surface decorated with geometric chip-carved patterns centred on a diamond motif. The surface shows consistent handling wear and age patina, particularly to the base and edges, consistent with use and age. Akan headrests of this form were produced during the late nineteenth and early twentieth century and are collected today as part of the wider corpus of West African domestic and prestige objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1364\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1333\"\u003eCirca:\u003c\/strong\u003e late 19th – mid 20th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1454\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1381\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Egon Guenther Collection by family descent to Thomas Guenther Collection\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eHeight: 17.4 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1912\" data-end=\"1915\"\u003eLength: 18.5 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1930\" data-end=\"1933\"\u003eWidth: 7.2 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"1949\"\u003eWeight: 479 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1459\"\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Geometric","offer_id":53176495964501,"sku":"EG HR 007","price":360.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Warm brown","offer_id":53176495997269,"sku":"EG HR 008","price":360.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/1_6eb20084-7abb-4767-98e7-987ba8f9a5b7.jpg?v=1773334389"},{"product_id":"cecil-skotnes-1926-2009-dare-he-call-it-love-artist-s-proof-woodcut-print-south-africa-1975-zerkall-butten-paper","title":"Cecil Skotnes (1926–2009) - “Dare He Call It Love”, Artist’s Proof Woodcut Print, South Africa, 1975, Zerkall Bütten Paper","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis colour woodcut print by the South African artist \u003cstrong data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"538\"\u003eCecil Skotnes (1926–2009)\u003c\/strong\u003e titled \u003cem data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"568\"\u003eDare He Call It Love\u003c\/em\u003e was produced in 1975 as part of the portfolio \u003cstrong data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"651\"\u003e“In Memory of Charles Eglinton.”\u003c\/strong\u003e The composition presents two highly stylised anthropomorphic figures rendered in Skotnes’ characteristic sculptural linear language, combining elements of figuration and abstraction that became central to his mature graphic work. Skotnes was a key figure in modern South African art and an influential teacher associated with the Polly Street Art Centre in Johannesburg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print is executed as a multi-block colour woodcut on \u003cstrong data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1105\"\u003eZerkall Bütten paper\u003c\/strong\u003e, a fine mould-made printmaking paper widely used for studio editions. This example is an \u003cstrong data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1221\"\u003eArtist’s Proof (IV\/XV)\u003c\/strong\u003e from the edition of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1284\"\u003e75 impressions plus 15 artist’s proofs\u003c\/strong\u003e. The work is signed and dated \u003cstrong data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1334\"\u003e“C. Skotnes 75”\u003c\/strong\u003e in pencil and was printed by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1381\"\u003eEgon Guenther\u003c\/strong\u003e at the Egon Guenther Gallery Studio in Johannesburg. The print displays strong colour registration and crisp carved line typical of Skotnes’ woodcut technique and remains a significant example of South African modernist printmaking of the 1970s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1881\" data-end=\"1891\"\u003eCirca:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1975\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePROVENANCE \u003c\/strong\u003ePrinted by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1937\" data-end=\"1954\"\u003eEgon Guenther\u003c\/strong\u003e, Egon Guenther Gallery Studio, Johannesburg; from the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2009\" data-end=\"2037\"\u003eEgon Guenther collection\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1627\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53240762728789,"sku":"EG CE  011","price":230.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/1_8d996752-4779-4189-b626-679561e9b1ec.jpg?v=1773385639"},{"product_id":"ndebele-tswana-geometric-calabash-bowls-pair-southern-africa-hand-carved-decorated-gourds","title":"Ndebele \/ Tswana Geometric Calabash Bowls Pair – Southern Africa Hand-Carved Decorated Gourds","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003eThis pair of decorated calabash vessels represents a traditional form of domestic container widely used in Southern Africa, particularly among communities associated with Ndebele and Tswana cultural traditions. Calabashes served as essential household vessels for storing and serving milk, fermented sorghum beer, and other foodstuffs. The present examples display carefully incised geometric banding and triangular motifs filled with dark pigment, a decorative vocabulary characteristic of Southern African gourd craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1840\"\u003eThe vessels are formed from dried calabash gourds, hollowed and finished by hand. Decoration was achieved through incision and controlled pigment application, producing bold contrasting patterns against the warm natural surface of the gourd. Both pieces show expected wear consistent with age and handling, including surface marks and minor restoration to the rim of the larger example. Such decorated gourds have become increasingly appreciated within ethnographic and design-focused collections for their graphic abstraction and functional history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"1876\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"1852\"\u003eCirca:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid–late 20th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1878\" data-end=\"1969\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1878\" data-end=\"1893\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Egon Guenther Collection; by family descent to Thomas Guenther Collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1971\" data-end=\"2074\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1971\" data-end=\"1988\"\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"1991\"\u003eLargest: Diameter 24.3 cm × 16.2 cm high \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWeight: 340 g\u003cbr\u003eSmaller: Diameter 19.2 cm × 13.8 cm high \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWeight: 190 g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53295264825685,"sku":"EG C 001","price":420.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/1_68f2ac78-cfde-495d-b82e-c9b25ec19404.jpg?v=1773394203"},{"product_id":"antique-brass-compound-microscope-by-r-j-beck-ltd-london-serial-no-21696-late-19th-early-20th-century-scientific-instrument","title":"Antique brass compound microscope by R. \u0026 J. 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The instrument bears the engraved maker’s mark \u003cstrong data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003e“R. \u0026amp; J. Beck Ltd. London”\u003c\/strong\u003e together with serial number \u003cstrong data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1150\"\u003e21696\u003c\/strong\u003e. Light wear, surface patination, and small marks consistent with age and professional use are visible. The microscope is accompanied by its fitted wooden storage case (Lock missing). \u003cbr\u003eInstruments by Beck are widely collected as examples of historic scientific apparatus and early laboratory technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1493\"\u003eCirca:\u003cbr data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1448\"\u003eLate 19th to early 20th century (circa. 1890-1910)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1581\"\u003eProvenance:\u003cbr data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1509\"\u003eEgon Guenther Collection by family descent to Thomas Guenther Collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"1648\"\u003eMeasurements:\u003cbr data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1599\"\u003eHeight: 33 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1615\"\u003eBreadth: 18.5 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1631\" data-end=\"1634\"\u003eWidth: 14.8 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1668\"\u003eWeight:\u003cbr data-start=\"1657\" data-end=\"1660\"\u003e4.350 kg\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53470358045013,"sku":"EG MIC 001","price":780.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/1_6f8ef957-a4b0-4357-ac5e-f328bebc4179.png?v=1773590059"},{"product_id":"victorian-embossing-press-by-spencer-co-london-cast-iron-and-brass-office-seal-press-england-late-19th-century","title":"Victorian Embossing Press by Spencer \u0026 Co, London, Cast Iron and Brass Office Seal Press, England, Late 19th Century","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"865\"\u003eA late Victorian desk-mounted embossing press by Spencer \u0026amp; Co., London, retaining its original die for the Sons of England Victoria Lodge No. 307, Johannesburg. Such presses were used in administrative and fraternal contexts to create embossed seals on official documents, membership papers, and correspondence. The presence of the Johannesburg lodge inscription reflects the expansion of British societies within South Africa during the late 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"1328\"\u003eConstructed in cast iron with brass fittings and finished in black japanning with gilt floral decoration, the press demonstrates the combination of functional engineering and decorative treatment typical of higher-grade office equipment of the period. The mechanism remains complete, with evident age-related wear to the japanned surface consistent with use. The survival of the original die significantly enhances the integrity and collectability of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1352\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1340\"\u003eCirca:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1890–1900\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1452\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1369\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1372\"\u003eEgon Guenther Collection\u003cbr data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1399\"\u003eBy family descent to the Thomas Guenther Collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1525\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1471\"\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1474\"\u003eLength: 18 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1490\"\u003eHeight: 23.85 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1509\"\u003eWidth: 9.65 cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 3,590 Kg\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53545487008085,"sku":"EG A 012","price":650.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/1_2f929958-598b-4ad0-ae00-dac9b99e4eca.jpg?v=1774458485"},{"product_id":"here-is-your-clean-structured-ready-to-post-instagram-caption-aligned-with-your-brand-tone-and-collector-audience","title":"Vintage Phenolic Resin Bead Necklace, Attributed African Trade Use, Butterscotch Catalin Type, Circa 1920s–1940s","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"836\"\u003eA strand of vintage phenolic resin beads, commonly referred to in the trade as Bakelite or Catalin, produced in the early to mid-20th century. Beads of this type circulated widely through European manufacture and were distributed into African markets, where they were incorporated into personal adornment and exchange systems. The present example consists of graduated barrel-form beads with a larger central element, strung as a wearable necklace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"1303\"\u003eThe beads display characteristic colour variation from opaque yellow to deep honey tones, with internal marbling and visible oxidation consistent with age. Surface wear, minor abrasions, and darkened patches are present throughout, supporting prolonged use. The strand has been restrung, preserving the integrity of the original beads while allowing continued wear. 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The heavy construction, braided central ridge, and finely hatched surface decoration correspond closely to regional variants of currency bracelets that functioned both as personal adornment and as a recognised store of wealth. Such objects circulated within local exchange systems while also signalling status and identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"1343\"\u003eThe bracelet is cast using the lost-wax technique, evident in its solid weight, subtle casting irregularities, and individually finished surface. The dark, consistent patina and visible wear indicate age and use. This example represents a more elaborate, locally produced form within the broader manilla category, distinct from simpler European trade types. It is best classified as a decorated regional manilla-type bracelet attributed to the Dan–Baule cultural area.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e EG 043\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1403\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1355\"\u003eCirca:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003eLate 19th to early 20th century, attributed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1503\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1420\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1423\"\u003eEgon Guenther Collection\u003cbr data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1450\"\u003eBy family descent to the Thomas Guenther Collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1594\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1522\"\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1525\"\u003eOD length: 8.1 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1545\"\u003eInner diameter length: 5.05 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1578\"\u003eWidth: 3.52 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1617\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1607\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1610\"\u003e498 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1622\"\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53567093211477,"sku":"EG 043","price":260.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/1_4698d30d-2b16-4627-9f21-74969ef2edac.jpg?v=1774865773"},{"product_id":"antique-venetian-millefiori-trade-bead-necklace-with-akan-brass-gold-weight-pendant-west-africa-italy-glass-and-lost-wax-brass","title":"Antique Venetian Millefiori Trade Bead Necklace with Akan Brass Gold Weight Pendant, West Africa \/ Italy, Glass and Lost-Wax Brass","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"555\" data-end=\"1061\"\u003eThis necklace is composed of antique Venetian millefiori trade beads combined with a cast brass element attributed to Akan gold weight traditions of present-day Ghana. Venetian mosaic glass beads, produced in Murano, were widely traded into West Africa during the 19th and early 20th centuries, where they became integrated into systems of adornment, status, and exchange. Akan brass gold weights formed part of a highly developed gold economy and were cast in a wide range of geometric and symbolic forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1501\"\u003eThe present strand is a curated assembly from the Egon Günter Collection, restrung by Thomas Guenther to preserve and present original components in a wearable format. The beads show age-related wear consistent with historic use, while the brass element displays characteristics of lost-wax casting. As a composed piece combining documented collection material with careful modern presentation, it holds both collecting and display value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1608\"\u003eCirca: Beads late 19th to early 20th century; Akan gold weight 19th–20th century; restrung 21st century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1675\"\u003eProvenance: Egon Günter Collection; restrung by Thomas Guenther\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1707\"\u003eMeasurements:\u003cbr data-start=\"1690\" data-end=\"1693\"\u003eLength 73 cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight:180 g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53588375765333,"sku":"TG VBN 14","price":280.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/1_c1e8354b-5ac9-42dd-8350-c578fe9d7abd.jpg?v=1775065909"},{"product_id":"west-african-cast-brass-bangle-bracelet-akan-culture-attributed-ghana-lost-wax-technique","title":"West African Cast Brass Bangle Bracelet, Akan Culture (Attributed), Ghana","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"732\"\u003eA solid cast brass bangle of annular form, attributed to the Akan cultural sphere of West Africa, most likely Ghana. Such bangles functioned both as personal adornment and as indicators of status and wealth, and in some contexts could also serve as portable stores of value. The restrained form, with subtly modelled ridges and a continuous circular profile, aligns with established West African metalworking traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"1208\"\u003eThe object has been produced using the lost-wax casting technique, evident in the slight asymmetry and surface variation. The exterior shows linear decorative bands and areas of wear consistent with prolonged use and age. The patina is deep and stable, with encrustation and handling marks supporting authenticity. Comparable examples are held in museum collections and have appeared in the market with similar attributions, making this a credible and collectable example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1242\"\u003eMarked: HH\u003cbr\u003eCirca: 19th–early 20th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1387\"\u003eProvenance:\u003cbr data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003eEgon Guenther Collection, acquired from the collection of Hans Himmelheber; Marked\u003cstrong\u003e HH\u003c\/strong\u003e,  thence by descent to the Thomas Guenther Collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1469\"\u003eMeasurements:\u003cbr data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1405\"\u003eDiameter: 9.3 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1424\"\u003eInner diameter: 7.2 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1449\"\u003eThickness: 1.24 cmWeight:\u003cbr data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1481\"\u003e280 g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53600869679445,"sku":"HH 006","price":240.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/1_58ecebf5-a6d0-4796-a771-4ef161ecb347.jpg?v=1775214408"},{"product_id":"strand-of-antique-venetian-millefiori-glass-trade-beads-with-akan-brass-goldweight-pendant-west-africa-ghana","title":"Strand of Antique Venetian Millefiori Glass Trade Beads with Akan Brass Goldweight Pendant, West Africa, Ghana","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"301\" data-end=\"789\"\u003eA composed strand of antique Venetian millefiori glass trade beads, restrung for wear and centred with a cast brass Akan goldweight pendant. Such beads were produced in Venice for export to West Africa and became integral to regional systems of exchange, adornment, and status display. The inclusion of an Akan goldweight—traditionally used in weighing gold dust—adds a culturally grounded element associated with the Akan-speaking peoples of present-day Ghana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"1330\"\u003eThe millefiori beads display a range of classic mosaic cane patterns in polychrome palettes, consistent with late 19th to early 20th century Venetian production for the African trade. The brass pendant is cast using the lost-wax process, showing surface wear and patina consistent with age and handling. The strand has been professionally restrung to preserve original components while ensuring stability for wear. Such assembled strands are widely collected for their historical role in global trade networks and their material diversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1375\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1342\"\u003eCirca:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late 19th – early 20th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1474\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1392\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1392\" data-end=\"1395\"\u003eEgon Guenther Collection; by family descent to the Thomas Guenther Collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1511\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1493\"\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1496\"\u003eLength: 72 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1534\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1524\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1527\"\u003e180 g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53606716539221,"sku":"TG VBN 16","price":320.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/1_43ecea0d-5faa-4c61-b90f-36c672ceb5c6.jpg?v=1775333525"},{"product_id":"venda-ceramic-vessel-limpopo-region-south-africa-hand-coiled-clay-pot","title":"Venda Ceramic Vessel, Limpopo Region, South Africa, Hand-Coiled Clay Pot","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"688\"\u003eA hand-formed ceramic vessel attributed to the Venda ceramic tradition of the Limpopo region in South Africa. The rounded body with a slightly everted rim is encircled by a band of incised and burnished geometric ornament. Such vessels are associated with domestic use, including the preparation and serving of traditional sorghum beer, reflecting established regional ceramic practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"1134\"\u003eThe vessel is formed in clay using hand-building techniques, likely coiling, and finished with smoothing and burnishing. The decorative band shows controlled incision and tonal variation achieved through firing. Surface wear, minor abrasions, and firing irregularities are consistent with age and use. The form and decoration align with known examples of Venda utilitarian pottery and hold relevance for collectors of Southern African ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003eCirca:\u003cbr data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1145\"\u003e20th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1266\"\u003eProvenance:\u003cbr data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1175\"\u003eEgon Guenther Collection, South Africa. By descent within the Guenther family collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1322\"\u003eMeasurements:\u003cbr data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1284\"\u003eHeight: 16.12 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1303\"\u003eDiameter: 18.8 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1343\"\u003eWeight:\u003cbr data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1334\"\u003e1.44 kg\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53630045225301,"sku":"EG CBN 03","price":200.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/1_46a4cc74-1727-40e6-852a-a57ac4cf5892.jpg?v=1775480024"},{"product_id":"west-african-cast-brass-bracelet-attributed-akan-culture-ghana-lost-wax-technique","title":"West African Cast Brass Bracelet (Attributed Akan Culture, Ghana)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"300\" data-end=\"822\"\u003eA cast brass bracelet of circular form with a narrow opening, attributed to the Akan cultural sphere of West Africa, most likely present-day Ghana. The form, with its projecting nodules and incised linear ornament, corresponds to established regional traditions of personal adornment where such bracelets functioned as markers of status, identity, and wealth. The balanced proportions and restrained surface decoration reflect a well-developed metalworking tradition associated with Akan gold- and brass-working practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"1265\"\u003eThe bracelet was produced using the lost-wax casting technique, evident in the integral formation and subtle surface irregularities. The warm patina and visible wear are consistent with age and handling, while the preserved detailing indicates careful use. Comparable examples are documented in museum and private collections, where such objects are valued for their craftsmanship and cultural context within West African metal traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1307\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1277\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMarked: HH\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCirca: \u003c\/strong\u003e19th – early 20th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1424\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1324\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1327\"\u003eHimmelheber Collection. Acquired by Egon Guenther; thence by descent to the present collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1512\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1443\"\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003eOuter width: 8.63 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1469\"\u003eInner width: 5.89 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1492\"\u003eThickness: 1.47 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1535\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1525\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1528\"\u003e294 g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53635339977045,"sku":"HH 026","price":420.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/1_8e046292-e78e-4b90-9940-4dc4bbe5578d.jpg?v=1775586334"},{"product_id":"venetian-millefiori-glass-trade-bead-necklace-with-phenolic-resin-beads-and-akan-cast-brass-bracelet-ghana-west-africa","title":"Venetian Millefiori Glass Trade Bead Necklace with Phenolic Resin Beads and Akan Cast Brass Bracelet, Ghana, West Africa","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"373\" data-end=\"881\"\u003eA composed strand of Venetian millefiori glass trade beads combined with later phenolic resin elements, accompanied by an Akan cast brass bracelet from Ghana, West Africa. Such bead strands reflect long-standing trade networks between Europe and West Africa, where Venetian glass beads were widely circulated and integrated into regional adornment traditions. The inclusion of a cast brass bracelet aligns with Akan metalworking practices, where personal ornaments serve both decorative and social functions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"1405\"\u003eThe glass beads are lampworked and moulded with characteristic millefiori patterning, showing surface wear consistent with age and use. The phenolic resin beads (Bakelite\/Catalin type) likely date to the early–mid 20th century and were incorporated into the strand at a later stage. The brass bracelet is produced using the lost-wax casting technique, with visible casting seams and surface patina. Overall condition is stable, with signs of handling and age appropriate to ethnographic and trade objects of this category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1454\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1417\"\u003eCirca:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early–mid 20th century (composite)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1565\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1471\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1474\"\u003eCollection Egon Guenther Collection\u003cbr data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1512\"\u003eBy family descent to the Thomas Guenther Collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1602\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1584\"\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1587\"\u003eLength: 60 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1604\" data-end=\"1651\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1604\" data-end=\"1615\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1615\" data-end=\"1618\"\u003eNecklace: 75 g\u003cbr data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1635\"\u003eBracelet: 50 g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53659223392597,"sku":"TG VBN 17","price":280.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/1_50b977c4-7b6c-4b03-a097-e28e8b0ad9ad.jpg?v=1775837528"},{"product_id":"ethiopian-oromo-headrest-borana-type-carved-hardwood-single-block","title":"Ethiopian Oromo Headrest (Borana Type), Carved Hardwood, Single Block","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"1362\"\u003eA carved wooden headrest attributed to the Oromo peoples of Ethiopia, of a form commonly associated with Borana types. Characterised by a gently curved crescent support raised on a flared conical base, this type of headrest was traditionally used to support the head during rest while preserving coiffure. Within Oromo cultural contexts, such objects also functioned as personal possessions, sometimes carried and used in both domestic and pastoral settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1756\"\u003eThe piece is carved from a single block of hardwood and displays a deep, naturally developed patina. Surface wear, abrasions, and handling marks are consistent with age and use, with visible shrinkage cracking to the base. The sculptural clarity of the form and the well-balanced proportions place it within a recognised corpus of Ethiopian headrests collected and traded in the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1796\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1768\"\u003eCirca:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early to mid 20th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"1889\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"1813\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Egon Guenther Collection, by family descent to Thomas Guenther Collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1891\" data-end=\"1971\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1891\" data-end=\"1908\"\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1908\" data-end=\"1911\"\u003eHeight: 15.72 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1927\" data-end=\"1930\"\u003eWidth: 16.8 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1944\" data-end=\"1947\"\u003eBase diameter: 10.8 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1973\" data-end=\"1992\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1973\" data-end=\"1984\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 268 g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53662010933589,"sku":"EG HR 002","price":320.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/1_42c95c72-42e6-498c-ab91-f1e660ae8139.jpg?v=1775901468"},{"product_id":"cecil-skotnes-linocut-print-fall-in-molise-1975-south-african-modernist-graphic-on-zerkall-butten-paper","title":"Cecil Skotnes Linocut Print “Fall in Molise” (1975) – South African Modernist Graphic on Zerkall Bütten Paper","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"332\" data-end=\"828\"\u003eThis graphic work, titled \u003cem data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"377\"\u003e“Fall in Molise,”\u003c\/em\u003e is a linocut print by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCecil Skotnes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, one of the central figures in South African modernist printmaking. The composition reflects Skotnes’ characteristic visual language—layered, rhythmic forms and strong contouring—developed through his engagement with landscape and abstraction. The work forms part of a limited portfolio produced in memory of Charles Eglinton, situating it within a defined commemorative and studio context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"1327\"\u003ePrinted at the Egon Guenther Gallery Studio, Johannesburg, the sheet is executed on Zerkall Bütten paper, a high-quality mould-made paper favored for fine art prints. This example is an artist’s proof (IV\/XV), outside the standard numbered edition of 75. The impression is clean and well-preserved, with strong color registration and full margins. 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These beads were manufactured in Venice and widely exported to West Africa, where they were incorporated into systems of personal adornment, exchange, and status display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"1376\"\u003eThe present arrangement is a modern composition: the beads have been restrung by the current owner to form a wearable necklace and earring set. The individual beads retain characteristics of traditional Venetian production, including layered cane construction and polychrome patterning. Surface wear, minor abrasions, and variation in form are consistent with age and circulation. 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The elongated trough form terminates at both ends in projecting lug handles, one of which is pierced, indicating provision for lifting, suspension, or securing. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe monolithic construction—bowl, legs, and lugs formed from the same block—reflects traditional carving practice. The scale and form indicate a domestic vessel used for food preparation, storage, or communal serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1610\"\u003eThe surface shows developed patina, with a darkened exterior and a smoothed interior from repeated handling and use. Tool marks remain visible across the exterior and underside. Wear is consistent along the feet and lug edges; the pierced lug shows abrasion around the opening. No structural cracking observed. 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