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THREE LULUA FIGURES
The smallest a half figure with the hands placed below the breasts, pierced at the base, glossy black patina; another, called lupfingu, with extensive scarification about the body, a vessel in the left hand; the last with cross-hatched coiffure and large eyes
9cm. to 13cm. high (3)
The smallest a half figure with the hands placed below the breasts, pierced at the base, glossy black patina; another, called lupfingu, with extensive scarification about the body, a vessel in the left hand; the last with cross-hatched coiffure and large eyes
9cm. to 13cm. high (3)
Provenance
Dr. Jan Ollers for the first
Josef Herman, London
Josef Herman, London
Literature
Fagg, W., Miniature Wood Carvings of Africa, Bath, 1970, p.88, fig.84, for one
Special notice
Christie's charge a buyer's premium of 20.825% of the hammer price for lots with values up to NLG 200,000. If the hammer price exceeds the NLG 200,000 then the premium is calculated at 20.825% of the first NLG 200,000 plus 11.9% of any amount in excess of NLG 200,000.