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A BEMBE FEMALE FIGURE
Standing with the legs flexed, the right arm on the right knee, the left held behind the back with the left hand gripping the right upper arm, tall scorched crested coiffure, the eyes with white porcelain inlay, pale glossy patina
14cm. high
Standing with the legs flexed, the right arm on the right knee, the left held behind the back with the left hand gripping the right upper arm, tall scorched crested coiffure, the eyes with white porcelain inlay, pale glossy patina
14cm. high
Literature
Fagg, W., Miniature Wood Carvings of Africa, Bath, 1970, p.61, fig.53
Special notice
Christie's charge a buyer's premium of 20% (VAT inclusive) for this lot.