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A Theda Bara beaded leg band from Cleopatra
10 December 2019, 14:00 PST
Los AngelesUS$3,000 - US$5,000
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A Theda Bara beaded leg band from Cleopatra
Fox Film Corporation, 1917. Partially tarnished gold metal leg/head band with 2 serpent designs on either side of a large center scarab, with 9 strands of ruby-colored beads dangling from the bottom edge on either side of the scarab, together with an additional 11 strands of beads which have come loose from the band. Though Bara wore this band on her leg in publicity photos, it is adjustable and could also have been worn on her head. In keeping with her image as a goddess worthy of the role of Cleopatra, Bara's promotion involved keeping a real snake at home (at the ready for photo ops) and declaring she was the reincarnation of Cleopatra. Accompanied by a letter of provenance and a photograph of Bara wearing the leg band.
Provenance: originally from the collection of Joan Craig, to whom it was gifted by Theda Bara; Heritage Auctions, Signature Music & Entertainment Auction #696, October 5, 2008, lot 49215.
6 x 6 x 12 in.
Provenance: originally from the collection of Joan Craig, to whom it was gifted by Theda Bara; Heritage Auctions, Signature Music & Entertainment Auction #696, October 5, 2008, lot 49215.
6 x 6 x 12 in.


















