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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Vintage Sterling Petit Point Turquoise Set

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High Bid: 50.00 USD

70.00 - 140.00 USD

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Mughal Gold Ruby Pearl Bangle Ring 6k Tested

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Vintage Sterling Petit Point Turquoise Set

Mughal Gold Ruby Pearl Bangle Ring 6k Tested

VINTAGE 18K PERUVIAN JEWELRY SET

Amethyst & Rose Quartz Set of 2

Red Gemstone Necklace Set & More

925 Natural Ruby Set

Group of 18 Assorted Stone Accessories

Navajo Sterling Turquoise Cuff & Ring

The Sparkliest Lot-3 Pieces

Group of 7 Jadeite & Diamond Jewelry w/Box

Gorgeous Tigers Eye Bead Necklace and Earring Set

ETCHED SILVER TONE BRACELET, EARRING SET

TURQUOISE STERLING CHAIN PENDANT & RING

EXCLUSIVE 1CT BLUE TOPAZ RING AND NECKLACE SET

(5) Sterling & Turquoise Jewelry

Vintage "Espo" Necklace, Ring & Earrings

Navajo Style Jewelry Set of 4

Bakelite and Celluloid Jewelry, 5

Vintage 925 Barse Turquoise Set

7 Sterling Gemstone Rings & a Necklace

Juliana Parure

Vintage Matisse Renoir Signed Brooch/Earrings

925 Shell & Pearl Bracelets & Earrings

A Group of 5 Pearl Accessories w/Box

9pc Turquoise Necklaces, Bracelet & Earrings

A Silver Enamel Necklace & A Bracelet

Sterling Gemstone 3pc Set

Sterling Turquoise Jewelry Set

Southwest 925 Turquoise Jewelry

Sterling Turquoise Inlay Jewelry

Group of Assorted Pearl/ Stone Accessories w/Box

Vintage Sterling Earrings & Cuff Bracelet

(4) Vintage Sterling Turquoise Jewelry

A Set of Jadeite Jewelry w/Box

Christmas Necklace, Earrings & Charm

WHITE PEARL 18K & 14K YELLOW GOLD MATCHING SET

TIGERS EYE STERLING NECKLACE/BRACELET/EARRING SET

Siam Sterling Silver Pendant & Earrings

925 Boho Natural Stone Bracelets & Earrings

Semi-Precious Stones & Jewelry Assortment (8 pcs)

Beaded Necklace & Bracelet Set

Vintage Jomaz Necklace & Earring Set

Ladies Italian 14kt Gold & Diamond five piece set

Dine' Turquoise bracelet & matching earrings

Multi-Gemstone Diamond, Sapphire & Ruby 3pc set

Charms And Earrings

Black & White Gemstone Sterling Set

PURPLE, GREEN & RED JADE BRACELET & NECKLACE

ITALIAN 14K GOLD FIGARO LINK NECKLACE & BRACELET

Sterling Amethyst & Rose Quartz Jewelry Set

Light Blue Vintage 925 Art Deco

Vintage Cloisonne Bracelet & Jade Necklace

MULTICOLOR (2) NECKLACES & (1) BRACELET:

Beautiful Natural Gemstone Bracelet & Earrings

Sterling Necklace & Bracelet, Geode, Druzy

Vintage Beaded Necklaces and Bracelet

Native American Silver Turquoise Jewelry Set, 4

Two 14kt bracelets and Two Pairs of 14kt Earrings

A Turquoise & Coral Necklace & A Bracelet

Two Vintage 925 Rings, Pin, Bracelet & Antique Red

925 Amethyst & Rose Quartz Jewelry

Vintage Necklace & Rhinestone Bracelet Set (5)

TOMMY NATIVE STERLING WOLF EARRINGS

2 Faux Pearl Necklaces & a Bracelet

SHELL & PEARL NECKLACE & EARRINGS:

Group of 14 Assorted Coral Jewellery

Brooch, Bracelet & Pierced Earrings

Sterling Silver Necklace & Earrings - Matching Set

Sherman 1.5" Crystal Bracelet 2.5 " Brooch And

Beautiful Safari Collection Necklace and Earrings

Sterling Set with Purple Gemstones

Sterling Silver Tone Jewelry Set

Sterling Navajo Style Turquoise Set

925 Colorful Rhinestone Set

Jasper Fashion Necklace & 3 Rings

14K YELLOW GOLD LADIES JADE RING & EARRINGS

STUNNING BURMESE JADE NECKLACE & EARINGS $1400 VAL

Beaded Necklace & Matching Earrings