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Details
A FINE SHIRA-PUNU FEMALE FIGURE
Standing with the arms carved free of the body and the hands held to the knees, lobed coiffure, a rectangular fetish cavity in the abdomen, a notched band of keloids below each shoulder blade, glossy black patina
13.5cm. high
Standing with the arms carved free of the body and the hands held to the knees, lobed coiffure, a rectangular fetish cavity in the abdomen, a notched band of keloids below each shoulder blade, glossy black patina
13.5cm. high
Literature
Fagg, W., Miniature Wood Carvings of Africa, Bath, 1970, p.54, fig.44
Attenborough, D. and Waterfield, H. et al., Miniatures African Sculptures from the Herman Collection, London, 1985, p.45, no.32
Attenborough, D. and Waterfield, H. et al., Miniatures African Sculptures from the Herman Collection, London, 1985, p.45, no.32
Special notice
Christie's charge a buyer's premium of 20% (VAT inclusive) for this lot.