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Lot Essay
Cf. Schädler, K.-F., African Art in Private German Collections, Munich, 1973, p.43, fig.40, for a doorlock in identical style attributed to the Bambara
Details
A FINE AND RARE DOGON PAIR
The male and female figures of cubistic form, each with incised median-crested coiffure, standing with the hands on the hips, on rectangular base with native riveted repair, glossy black patina
52cm. high (2)
The male and female figures of cubistic form, each with incised median-crested coiffure, standing with the hands on the hips, on rectangular base with native riveted repair, glossy black patina
52cm. high (2)
Literature
Cole. H., Icons, Ideals and Power in the Art of Africa, Washington, D.C., 1989, p. 59, fig.64
Robbins, W. and Nooter, N., African Art in American Collections, Washington, D.C., 1989, p.56, fig.14
Robbins, W. and Nooter, N., African Art in American Collections, Washington, D.C., 1989, p.56, fig.14
Special notice
Import VAT applies; the total amount payable is 127.5% of the hammer price.