African Artifacts Lifelong Collection Dual Platform Auction

Kellies Estate Services

Date(s) 9/10/2023 - 9/24/2023

ONLINE AUCTION ONLY! This auction runs from 9/10/2023 12:00 PM EST Through 9/24/2023 7:00 PM EST. This auction has a soft closing.

AN AMAZING COLLECTION OF AUTHENTIC AFRICAN ARTIFACTS, CLOTHING, MATERIAL AND A HUGE HOUSE FULL OF SO MUCH MORE! Written by the late Zen'e's daughter,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!! Obituary: Zené lived an abundant and extraordinary life! She was born Frances L. Johnson on Monday, Valentine’s 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’s Class of 1966. She then attended the HBCU Wilberforce University (in Wilberforce, OH) and was the first person in her family to earn a bachelor’s 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 Zené 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.In the mid and late 1970s she celebrated the birth of her children Talibah and Askia.Zené understood the concept of “multiple streams of income” and expanded her love of modeling, African Art, cosmetology, and baking into fruitful entrepreneurial businesses.Zené frequently traveled and was a social butterfly who was passionate about a variety of hobbies including her work with the Boston-Edison Historic District Historical Society, and she enjoyed DIY home projects, sewing, bike riding, racquetball, teaching yoga, landscaping and gardening, concerts, long drives filled with music, ballroom dancing, family gatherings and keeping in touch with all her friends.A woman blessed with unwavering faith, Zené served faithfully at Fellowship Chapel for many years.

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Winnie The Pooh Button Up Shirt

3 Ladies Shirts Medium Aeropostale Kate Parks

SZ 38 LACE BRA

Marvelous Antique Chinese Silk Black Robe Qing

Sweaters and more size medium

Contents Of Closet Incl. Dresses, Shoes, Shirts,

Vintage Raimet Fashions robe

WM XLSEXY RED PVC DRESS

Ladies Shirt Medium? Sheer?

3 Ladies Shirts Medium / 12 Aeropostale Atmosphere

Name Brand Clothing like new-size large

Ariat Polo Shirt Ladies XS New or LN

Devon Aire Breeches 38-40 Waist

WM M SHIRT

Ladies Show Jacket / Coat

38H BRA

Faux Fur Lined Coat - Approx Women's size

Black Pleather Jacket Coat Ladies Large

Hopeless Romantic wedding gown, size 14

Women's Faux Fur Vest Jacket - Approx size

Ladies Show Shirt with 1 Collar

WM SM PANTS

Full Length Fur Jacket / Coat

Ladies Nautica Black Coat, Size 3X

WM SM 2 PIECE LOUNGE SET

Converse Hi-tops Shoes NIB M-5.5, W-7.5

Antique Wolf Female Dress Form

2 New Owl / Halloween Tops Girls XL/Womens XS

WM MED TANK TOPS - 3 SET

Koos Van Den Akker Patchwork Wool Coat

Pull On Breeches / Riding Pants 28-32 Waist

WM SM SUMMER DRESS

Pair of Ladies 7th Avenue Shirts M Honey Bees &

WM L WHITE BIKINI

Ladies socks

Name Brand Clothes like new size large

NEW! DRIVENX JEANS SIZE 38 X 34

Paisley Shawl

TED NUGENT SMALL T-SHIRT

3 YETI HATS, RZR HAT AND 3 YETI SHIRTS

WM XL BATHING SUIT

SZ M KITTY PULLOVER HOODIE

Ladies Fur Coat, Size Small/Medium - Western

EARLY LADIES SHAW W/BLACK HAT

SZ 38 SWIM SUIT DRESS

White Tuff Rider Breeches 30-32 Waist

Burton Dryride size ladies large jacket

Chinese Silk Embroidery Dragon Robe ,Qing

Ladies Shirt Medium

Trio of New Ladies Dress ‘Whimsy Whoo’

2 NWT & 1 W/ O Tags New Ladies Dresses Size 10

Emilio Pucci for Lord & Taylor Sleeveless Dress

Lafeihier vintage jeans -size XL & vintage jean

3 Ruby Rd. ladies Tops Medium

3 Ladies Embellished Tops Medium Dry Cleaned only

Keen Terradora 2 Mid size 9 women,1022352

Vintage jean clothing - sizes vary - small/ 10 &

WM S BLACK GOWN W/SEQUINS

Trio of Ladies New Tops Medium Dry Cleaned only &

Ruby Rd. Women’s Tops Size M Clothes Dry Cleaned

Trio of Ladies Dresses Size Medium

Ladies Show Shirt with 2 Collars

ABCO LOOUNGING ROBE, SILF PAJAMA SET AND FUZZY

WM 2XL KNIT SWEATER

WM XXL SWIM SUIT

2 Silk Kimonos

Ladies Show Shirt / Coat with 2 Collars

3 Ladies Medium Ruby Rd Tops

3 PK LRG BRAS

Super Fun Heavily Beaded Ladies Small Jacket

Mink Fur Coat, Stole and Hat

HOTEXY PARTY DRESS

WM XXL DAISY DUKE SHORTS

3 Ladies Embellished Ruby Rd. Tops Medium Dry

2 - BIKINI'S

Name Brand Clothes Size Large

Grey Horse Shirt Ladies M

WM 4XL TANK TOP