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Lot Essay
John Donne suggests that the figure represents a minor deity or spirit associated with agriculture
Details
A FINE SENUFO MALE FIGURE
Standing holding an axe against the right shoulder, carved loincloth, carved bag about the neck, the coiffure with serrated crest, on large feet, dark glossy patina
20cm. high
Standing holding an axe against the right shoulder, carved loincloth, carved bag about the neck, the coiffure with serrated crest, on large feet, dark glossy patina
20cm. high
Literature
J.B. Donne, 'The Josef Herman Collection of Miniature African Art' The Connoisseur, April, 1974, p.275, fig.4
Special notice
Christie's charge a buyer's premium of 20% (VAT inclusive) for this lot.