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Tribal & Ancient Art
Bishop & Miller’s specialist Tribal, Ancient and Oceanic Art department comprises artefacts and works of art made by the indigenous peoples of the world. Our team are expert in the cataloguing and valuation of items from Australia, New Zealand, Africa, Oceania, and the Americas.
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Due to our country’s Imperial and seafaring past the UK is a treasure trove of ancient, tribal, and oceanic art. With many fascinating cultures and mysterious objects, the tribal art bracket offers anthropologists the opportunity to collect and study diverse history, craftsmanship and decorative quality as well as objects for their historical and social interest.
Our department has catalogued and valued a wide range of unique works of art – from African, Sub-Saharan Oceania, Polynesia, Micronesia, Melanesia, Australia, Indonesia and both Central and South America. Our auctions have included both prestigious and ceremonial sculptures, masks, ritual objects, jewellery, ceramics, and items of cultural significance.
The specialist team at Bishop & Miller have extensive knowledge of the valuation and sale of ancient art including the famed Lakenheath Shield and an Ancient Greek alabaster alabastron. If you wish to sell or purchase tribal or ancient art at auction, contact our team or explore our online upcoming auction calendar.
Sale Highlights
Sold for£3,200
5th – 4th Century B.C Ancient Greek alabaster alabastron found in a tomb in Thebes
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
Sold for£17,500
Shona headrest in the form of a buffalo with slightly arched line decorated ends
Estimate: £800 - £1,200
Sold for£29,000
Fine South African Shona / Tsonga headrest raised upon the back of a horned antelope
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
Sold for£12,500
The Lakenheath Shield. Bronze Age Yetholm copper alloy shield, 1300 B.C. to 975 B.C
Estimate: £10,000 - £12,000
Sold for£5,500
19th Century Fine Priest’s or Chief’s Kinikini Shield Club from the Fiji Islands
Estimate: £700 - £1,000
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Offering full service and guidance whether it’s a single item for valuation and auction or probate and insurance valuations. Our team of dedicated professionals are on hand to help with every aspect of your auction experience.
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