Ringling College Benefit Auction Day 1
Sat, Mar 28, 2020 11:00AM EDT
Lot 72
African Porcupine Quills, Hippopotamus Hide 1900's
Estimate: $100 - $200
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $250 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,500 | $250 |
| $7,500 | $500 |
| $20,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
| $250,000 | $10,000 |
Two (2) porcupine quills, two (2) strips of hippopotamus hide, and a grass reed "flashlight" from the Central African Republic. The porcupine quills are surprisingly long and stiff and measure 9 1/4 in. long. The hippopotamus hides are thick and rugged and measure 12 1/2 in. long. The quills and hides might have been used in village or witchcraft rituals, but we are not sure.
The long grass reed was used to light up a hut at night so villagers could find their way, hence it was called an "African flashlight". The reed has burn marks at the tip and measures 10 1/4 in. long. From the Dale Baker collection.
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