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A FINE KONGO TOGGLE OR CHARM
Carved as two oval masks under a single bowler hat, each with pierced eyes and mouth, the neck with banded ornament, dark glossy patina, pierced vertically through the centre for attachment to whistle or thong
10cm. high
Carved as two oval masks under a single bowler hat, each with pierced eyes and mouth, the neck with banded ornament, dark glossy patina, pierced vertically through the centre for attachment to whistle or thong
10cm. high
Literature
Fagg, W., Miniature Wood Carvings of Africa, Bath, 1970, p.69, fig.64
Special notice
Christie's charge a buyer's premium of 20% (VAT inclusive) for this lot.