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Details
A KONGO MAGIC FIGURE
With glass-inlay eyes, a cloth band about the head retaining feathers, fetish material with inset mirror at the abdomen, on rectangular base, remains of old label, dark patina
19cm. high
With glass-inlay eyes, a cloth band about the head retaining feathers, fetish material with inset mirror at the abdomen, on rectangular base, remains of old label, dark patina
19cm. high
Provenance
Carl Kjersmeier
Literature
Fagg, W., Miniature Wood Carvings of Africa, Bath, 1970, p.71, fig.66
Geraldine Hill, 'I Collect African Sculpture', Homes & Gardens, September, 1970, p.37
Geraldine Hill, 'I Collect African Sculpture', Homes & Gardens, September, 1970, p.37
Special notice
Christie's charge a buyer's premium of 20% (VAT inclusive) for this lot.