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Details
four Mali pulleys
A Bambara pulley with stylised head finial and carved conical breasts on the rectangular panel; another carved as a stylised monkey, the long arms supporting the nut roller; a Dogon pulley carved as a stylised figure with pierced rectangular head; and another as two addorsed figures, dark patinas
18.5 to 23.5cm. long (4)
A Bambara pulley with stylised head finial and carved conical breasts on the rectangular panel; another carved as a stylised monkey, the long arms supporting the nut roller; a Dogon pulley carved as a stylised figure with pierced rectangular head; and another as two addorsed figures, dark patinas
18.5 to 23.5cm. long (4)
Literature
Donne, J.B., "The Josef Herman Collection of Miniature African Art", The Connoisseur, April, 1974, p.278, for the last item
Special notice
Christie's charge a buyer's premium of 20% (VAT inclusive) for this lot.