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Timed Sale: Inspirational Masters

Thu, Aug 31, 2023 04:00PM EDT - Thu, Sep 7, 2023 10:30AM EDT
Lot 203

Hunter's Shirt with Amulets, Ibibio People, Nigeria

Estimate: $750 - $1,000

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Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$20,000 $1,000
$50,000 $2,500
African Tribal Art: Ibibio People, Nigeria: Hunter's Shirt with Amulets. Rough-woven fiber with attachments of metal, animal teeth and shells. Early/mid 20th century. The shirt comes with a custom-made steel display stand.

Approx. 25H x 24W on stand (inches).

Private Collection, Massachusetts, Private Collection, New York

Condition

Poor condition with repairs, tatters, soiling.

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