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Connoisseur's Collection: African Tribal Art

Wed, Oct 26, 2022 05:30PM EDT
Lot 84

Figure of a Woman on the Shoulders of a Man, Tabwa, Zaire

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

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African Tribal Art: Tabwa People, Zaire: Divination Figure of a Woman on the Shoulders of a Man, 19th/20th Century. Carved wood. The sculpture has a fine patina with traces of libations.

Provenance: Private Collection, Massachusetts, Private collection, New York

Dimensions: 19.5"H

Condition

Good condition with evidence of handling and age. Please inspect the photos and videos, which supplement the written description and show the condition of this lot.

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