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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RED GLASS GOOSE GIRL WITH GEESE

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Russian Porcelain Figure Woman With Basket

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RED GLASS GOOSE GIRL WITH GEESE

Russian Porcelain Figure Woman With Basket

TELLING HER SECRET- 196/0- TMK 2:

Tom Clark Gnome Walt

Goebel M.J. Hummel Collectible Figurines

Andrea Ruby Throated Hummingbird

Tom Clark Gnome BOO!

3 Rosenthal Porcelain Dove Figures

Fenton Chameleon Green Dragon Figurine

Andrea Parakeet

MAX & MORITZ 123 TMK 2:

Hummel Forever Yours

STAR GAZER 132 - TMK 1:

Hummel I Brought You a Gift

1991 Fenton iridised Hand Painted Egg

4 HUMMEL GIURINES:

Fenton FAGCA Satin Rosalene Happy Cat

Fenton Plum Opal FAGCA MIni Happy Cat

VINTAGE ELEPHANT FIGURINE RAVELLI HOLLAND

7-FENTON FIGURINES

LARGE MERRY WANDERER 7/I- TMK 6:

Racoons and more

Goebel M.J. Hummel Collectible Figurines

Hummel a Sweet Offering

2 English porcelain figural bank/razor disposal

Fenton Favrene Butterfly Koi Fish

PRECIOUS MOMENT CARE-A-VAN

MERRY WANDERER ll TMK 1:

GLASS FIGURINES FENTON?

2 CLOWNS 1 EMMIT KELLEY

LOT ANGEL - WILLOW TREE FIGURES- 1 SHOWS DAMAGE

UMBRELLA BOY & UMBRELLA GIRL:

MC Royal Copley Pheasants

Fenton Turquoise Blue Iridised Stylized Cat

Fenton Glossy Burmese Hanging Hearts Egg

9 Baccarat Crystal Duck & Bird Figurines

Chinese Bone Figures

2 cast iron horse figure still banks ca.

Tom Clark Gnome LUM

2 Dog Figurines

Andrea Kingfisher

MERRY WANDERER & CHIMNEY SWEEP HUMMELS:

Hummel Hosanna

BOOTS AND HER BUDDIES SOLD AS IS

RESIN LIKE ANGELS W/ INSTRUMENTS GLASS CANDLE

Tom Clark Gnome Wilbur

LLADRO GIRL WITH CANDLE

Goebel M.J. Hummel Collectible Figurines

Pair antique Royal Worcester figural comports

Boyd Amber & Blue Southern Bell Figurine Lot

CANDLELIGHT CANDLEHOLDER 192- TMK 2:

19th Century English Staffordshire Russet Spaniels

Goebel M.J. Hummel Collectible Figurines

Hummel Tender Loving Care

Kintaro - finished

Two Andrea Bluebirds Birds

HEAVENLY ANGEL & LITTLE GABRIEL- TMK 5:

Hummel March Winds No Box

Harmony Kingdom Angels

SNOW BABY, 1-GOBEL LITTLE HELPER & CHINA FIGURINE

13 Schleich & Safari Sea Life figurines

jim shore freedom with liberty and justice for all

LLADRO Kitakami Cruise Boat 1605

Angel decor

Merry Go Round

Fenton FAGCA Blue Satin Happy Cat

6-GOBELS-HOME FROM MARKET-MIT SANG & KLIANG

Hummel Lucky Fellow

Enesco Japan Elegant Lady Planter Figurine

Tom Clark Gnome Sugar & Spice

VTG Roosters & Hens

COLLECTOR'S CLUB HUMMELS:

4-GOEBEL'S-FARM BOY-SOLIDER BOY-PIG TAILS-CHIMENY

Fenton FAGCA Orange Slag Happy Cat

Set of 4 ceramic Angel decor

15 Schleich detailed African animal figures

Tom Clark Gnome Topsie Turvie

Fenton Chameleon Green Snail Figurine