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Details
A BEMBE SMALL MALE FIGURE
Standing holding a knife in one hand and a bottle in the other, carved beard, the eyes with inset white porcelain, scarification on the abdomen, red cloth about the legs and waist, scorched embellishments, anal cavity, dark patina
10cm. high
Standing holding a knife in one hand and a bottle in the other, carved beard, the eyes with inset white porcelain, scarification on the abdomen, red cloth about the legs and waist, scorched embellishments, anal cavity, dark patina
10cm. high
Literature
Fagg, W., Miniature Wood Carvings of Africa, Bath, 1970, p.60, fig.51
Special notice
Christie's charge a buyer's premium of 20% (VAT inclusive) for this lot.