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    Sale 8007

    European & Asian Dec. Arts inc. Silver, Rugs & Tribal Arts

    New York, East

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    4 June 1997

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    Lot 477

    A SENUFO DRUM

    Price realised

    USD 322

    Estimate

    USD 1,000 - USD 2,000

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    A SENUFO DRUM
    Of flared cylindrical form, carved in shallow relief with a kpelie mask, a chameleon, an antelope, two tortoises, two birds holding a lizard and a snake biting a crocodile, on four legs, hide membrane
    35¼in. (90cm.) high

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