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An African Songye Wood Carved Figure

Currency:USD Category:Antiquities / African/Tribal Art Start Price:1,500.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 3,500.00 USD
An African Songye Wood Carved Figure

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Auction Date:2012 Jul 13 @ 10:00 (UTC-6 : CST/MDT)
Location:P.O. Box 714, Erie, Colorado, 80516, United States
Congo (D.R.C.). mid 20th century. Wood, dark brown patina, on fragmentary legs supporting a square trunk, flanked by thin carved arms, with tubular neck and bearded head with incised eyes and rectangular protruding mouth, copper ring and nut attached, head with opening atop, cracks (head and body right hand side), damage and losses to legs. 13.75”H. very good condition with minor chips/losses. Would have been carried around on poles. Cp photo of one ca 1932 from Kalebwe, pg 41 African Arts Journal 43.2.

Provenance: Ex. Dave DeRoche, Ex. Mark Eglenton, Ex Old Germany Collection