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Details
A FINE BAMBARA SPOON
The head finial with lateral crest to the coiffure, a short length joining the chin to the stem, shallow oval bowl, dark glossy patina, on Inagaki base
15.5cm. long
The head finial with lateral crest to the coiffure, a short length joining the chin to the stem, shallow oval bowl, dark glossy patina, on Inagaki base
15.5cm. long
Literature
Claire Frankel, 'Thinking Big' Art at Auction, February, 1991, p.119
Attenborough, D. and Waterfield, H. et al., Miniature African Sculptures from the Herman Collection, London, 1985, p.22, fig.9
Attenborough, D. and Waterfield, H. et al., Miniature African Sculptures from the Herman Collection, London, 1985, p.22, fig.9
Exhibited
Durham, Bristol, Swansea, Sheffield, Coventry, organised by the Arts Council of Great Britain, 1985
Special notice
Christie's charge a buyer's premium of 20% (VAT inclusive) for this lot.