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Antique & Vintage African Tribal Art

Thu, Apr 28, 2022 05:30PM EDT
Lot 107

Male Guardian Figure w/ Brass, Fang, Gabon

Estimate: $500 - $750

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$20,000 $1,000
$50,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
African Tribal Art: Fang People, Gabon: Male Guardian/Ancestor figure, Mid 20th Century. A Rare example representing an important man. Carved wood enhanced with chased brass cladding and brass upholstery tacks, bone disks indicating the eyes, and iron rings at the ankles. The sculpture is affixed to a wooden display base.

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

Dimensions: 16.25"H x 5"W x 5"D, 17.5"H on stand.

Condition

Good condition with some minor scuffs and other signs of handling Please inspect the photos and videos, which supplement the written description and show the condition of this lot.

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