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Lot Essay
A similar figure, attributed to the Azande, was sold by Ader Picard Tajan at the Hotel Drouot, Paris, 18 December 1990, as lot 74
Details
a northern congo female figure
Standing with the arms carved free of the body and the hands held below the small breasts, curved pokerwork bands to the upper chest, the eyes with inset upholstery nails, large deeply carved ears, grooved coiffure, on circular base
25.5cm. high
Standing with the arms carved free of the body and the hands held below the small breasts, curved pokerwork bands to the upper chest, the eyes with inset upholstery nails, large deeply carved ears, grooved coiffure, on circular base
25.5cm. high
Special notice
Christie's charge a buyer's premium of 20% (VAT inclusive) for this lot.