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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Sidney Carron Brooch Sculpture

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Sidney Carron Brooch Sculpture

EQUESTRIAN PIN STER SILVER

AQUAMARINE CIRCLE BROOCH

Lauren Conrad Bee Pin + 2

Gold Filled Vintage Rhinestone Brooches

24Pcs of Vintage Brooches

Lapel Pins

Lot of Misc Pins & Tins as shown

Vintage Aladdin Shriner Circus Pins

ESTATE FIND US ABOLONE SHELL BUTTERFLY BROOCH

Platinum Triple Leaf Handbrushed Finish Brooch

(7) STERLING BROOCHES

D'orlan Vintage Modernist Floral Flower Brooch

5 Moth Brooches - Monet Brand

American Flag Lapel Pin

14K Yellow Gold Opal Stick Pin

Jimmy Carter Campaign Buttons

Sherman Brooch

Gold Abstract Vintage Brooch

Vintage Carved Black Ebony Wood face Brooch

Vintage Venetian Mask Brooch

Vintage 1928 Brand Gold Tone Faux Pearl Brooch

Batman comic pins

Old Uncle Sam’s Top Hat Brooch Rhinestones, Pot

Craft Round Blue/Clear Rhinestone Goldtone Brooch

EQUESTRIAN PIN

CONTENTS ON SHELF INCLUDING BOWTIES, LAPEL PINS

(4) Vintage Sterling Brooches

Sterling Silver 925 Brooch

Vintage Sterling Broach Pins

George Bush 2000 Presidential Campaign Buttons

2 Large Rhinestone Vintage Brooch/Pendants

5 Mother of Pearl Brooches - Avon

2 CORO MAPLE LEAF PINS

Vintage Silver Triple Maple Leaf Brooch

Victorian hat pin holder with 3 hat pins

Hummingbird Enamel Rhinestone 3" Brooch

Vintage Flower Brooch

Gold with Green Stone and Pearl Flower Brooch

Vintage Mineral Rock 2.25" Brooch

Chanel Runway Gold-Tone Metal Pins, 4

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Flower Pin

PIN - TRAVEL - CANADA (SMALL) (2 PCS)

(4) WOMENS BROOCHES

Antique Gold, Silver Seed Pearl Portrait Brooch

Vintage Mid Century Modern Brooch

Vintage Holiday and Costume Brooches (22 pcs)

Venus Silver 1.75" Brooch Pendant

20Pcs of Vintage Brooches

(5) ANIMAL STERLING BROOCHES

A B Rhinestone 2" Star Brooch

3 STERLING FRONT ART NOUVEAU PINS

WW1 & WW2 ERA PINS

14k Yellow Gold Star of David Chai Tie Tack Pin

TIFFANY & CO.18K GOLD, PLATINUM & DIAMOND BOW PIN

VINTAGE SIGNED CORO FLOWER BROOCH

STERLING SILVER THISTLE BROOCH

Vintage Religious Medals, Jade, and Stick Pins

Scrimshaw 1.25 Brooch

Lot (5) Dwight D. Eisenhower 1952 I like Ike Pin B

Vintage Carved Mother of Pearl Brooch & Necklace

Collectible Animal Brooches and Jewelry (19)

LARGE VINTAGE STERLING ROSE BROOCH

Vintage Floral Brooches (20)

Signed Masse 2.5" Brooch

SARAH COV HUMMINGBIRD BROOCH

7 Assorted Pins

Vintage Marcasite 2.5" Brooch

5 Bug Shaped Brooches

18K Emerald Diamond Bar Pin

David Webb 18K Enamel Frog Lapel Pin

(2) VINTAGE SARAH COV GOLD TONE PINS

VINTAGE BREAKELL & BEAU STERLING SILVER BROOCHES

Sterling Silver 14K Turquoise Brooch

Smithsonian Reproduction of Hope Diamond Brooch

Siam Sterling Silver Yellow 1.75" Brooch

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Flower Pin

Lapel pins.