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 Matisse Renoir Signed Brooch/Earrings

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Vintage Matisse Renoir Signed Brooch/Earrings

MIXED LOT STERLING SILVER

VINTAGE NOLAN MILLER LADIES EARRINGS & PENDANTS

14" Rhinestone Necklace & 1" Dangle Earrings

Dine' Turquoise bracelet & matching earrings

Sterling Silver Earrings and Pendants

TAXCO MEXICAN STERLING SILVER LADIES JEWELRY

Vintage necklace and earrings, not exact match

Sterling Cuff & Rings

VTG Fruit Salad Bracelet & 4 Pair Clip-On Earrings

Vintage Jomaz Necklace & Earring Set

Vintage jewelry, matching bracelet and choker,

Rings bracelet and necklace are marked .925,

Mirriam Haskell brooch and earrings

"LEOPARD SPOTS" JEWELRY SET

STERLING SILVER COLLECTIBLE LADIES JEWELRY

(H) 14kt Yellow Gold Smoky Quartz Pendant and

14 K GOLD RING, EARRING & NECKLACE

New necklace and 2 handmade matching earrings

Mid Century MOP, Crystal 5th Ave Boxed Set

14 K GOLD CHAIN & EARRINGS

Peridot & silver pendant & chain & earrings

Native American Heavy Sterling Silver Necklace

Vintage broach and earrings

Vintage AJC pin and earrings

2.25 OZT Sterling Silver Jewelry: Ring, Bracelets

925 Sterling Silver Bead Bracelet and Earrings

Brooch, Bracelet & Pierced Earrings

Vintage Sterling Earrings & Cuff Bracelet

vtg Siam sterling & blue enameled brooch

Sterling Necklace, Pendent, Bracelet

Vintage Cloisonne Bracelet & Jade Necklace

Vintage 925 Premex Set

(H) 14kt Yellow Gold Jade Pendant and Pierced

Vintage Gold Tone Necklace/Bracelet Set

11pc lot freshwater mother of pearl jewelry

Beautiful Safari Collection Necklace and Earrings

Diamond in S.S. Braclet and Earring Set

Vintage Trifari brooch with gold tone earrings

Turquoise and silver bracelet, pendant, and clip

Navajo Sterling Turquoise Cuff & Ring

Vintage earrings, necklace, pin

STERLING SILVER NECKLACE & BROOCHES - LOT OF 3

3 TARA Ireland Hand Enameled Jewelry

Bronze & Green Fun Jewelry Set

Beaded Necklace & Matching Earrings

Black Hills Gold Necklace, Sterling Silver

(KC) HSN CZ Sterling Silver Rings (sizes 6) and

Amethyst & Rose Quartz Set of 2

Judith Jack Silver Brooch Earrings

Vintage Jaycraft Clip-on Earrings, Monet Necklace

10K SOLID GOLD jewelry 0.725 oz / 22.55 grams

Art Glass Necklace and Earrings Set

Sterling Silver Bracelet’s, Earrings, Necklaces &

Vintage Faux Pearl Set

Sterling Italy Tri Silver Necklace, Bracelet, Earr

Vintage 1980's Gold tone Set

Vintage bracelet, pin, 2 sets earrings, 1 west

Red Coral Pendant/Earring Set

Sterling Silver Ring, Earrings, Necklace & More

Signed Earring & Pendant Set and Assorted Watches

Two Pieces of Gold Jewelry

Vintage J.S. Goldstone brooch and heart earrings

Vintage necklace, bracelet and earrings

Vintage brooch with rhinestones and earrings

.925 RING NECKLACE AND EARRINGS WITH GREEN STONES

Vintage necklace, pin, earrings

Vintage Capri brooch with Medici earrings

Vintage brooch and earrings with amber

Jewelry Sterling Silver Earrings & Pendant

10K Gold Necklace and Earrings Set

Sterling & Turquoise "Mexico" Set

CZ & Pearls Silver Earrings & Pendant

Vintage Sterling and Black Jewelry Set

SEED PEARLS & STONE NECKLACE & BRACELET

NICE Vintage Japan Beaded Necklace - Bracelet &

Beautiful Sterling Necklace and earring set

Sterling Navajo Style Turquoise Set