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Connoisseur's Collection: African Tribal Art

Wed, Oct 26, 2022 05:30PM EDT
Lot 53

Seated Female Ancestor Figure, Bembe, Zaire

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

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African Tribal Art: Bembe People, Zaire: Seated Female Ancestor Figure, carved wood with a glossy dark patina, eyes defined with white and black pigment, and brass-tack ornamentation on the forehead and earlobes. Late 19th/early 20th century.

Dimensions: 18H x 6W x 6D (inches)

Provenance: Private collection.

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

Dimensions: See Description

Condition

Good condition with smooth patina and scuffs consistent with handling. A small crack extending from the base into one of the legs has been filled/repaired; there is a small wood-loss to one of the ears, as can be seen in the photos.
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