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  "id": 12899700,
  "title": "British collector paid under £100 for pendant; it later sold for £75,800",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/british-collector-paid-under-100-for-pendant-it-later-sold-for-75-800",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T15:11:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/uk/a-british-collector-paid-under-100-for-a-damaged-wooden-pendant-at-a-provincial-auction-experts-identified-it-as-rare-rapa-nui-jewellery-and-it-later-sold-for-75800-including-fees/articleshow/134794152.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "A wooden pendant initially bought at auction for under £100 astonished everyone when it fetched an incredible £75,800. Experts identified it as a rare ceremonial ornament from Rapa Nui. Despite its missing head, fierce bidding drove up its value. The buyer, aware of its cultural significance, capitalized on the opportunity, highlighting the intriguing allure of Rapa Nui artefacts in the…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}