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A FINE BEMBE FEMALE FIGURE
Seated on a block stool with inset upholstery nails, the hands resting on the knees, tall median crested coiffure, the eyes with inset white beads, scarified chest, abdomen and upper arms, upholstery nails in the chest and forehead, dark patina
16.5cm. high
Seated on a block stool with inset upholstery nails, the hands resting on the knees, tall median crested coiffure, the eyes with inset white beads, scarified chest, abdomen and upper arms, upholstery nails in the chest and forehead, dark patina
16.5cm. high
Literature
Fagg, W., Miniature Wood Carvings of Africa, Bath, 1970, p.57, fig.48
Special notice
Christie's charge a buyer's premium of 20% (VAT inclusive) for this lot.