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A SUPERB CHOKWE MORTAR
Carved as a standing figure with arms carved in relief and the hands on the abdomen, the spherical mortar with flat rim forming the head, the flexed legs on domed base, glossy patina
11cm. high
Carved as a standing figure with arms carved in relief and the hands on the abdomen, the spherical mortar with flat rim forming the head, the flexed legs on domed base, glossy patina
11cm. high
Literature
"Josef Herman", African Arts, Spring 1973, Vol.VI, no.3, p.36
Special notice
Christie's charge a buyer's premium of 20% (VAT inclusive) for this lot.