Beschreibung : Nigeria, forged iron and copper alloy, wrought iron ring handle, one with bone cuff, both ceremonial swords pierced with geometric designs, for use in the ugie-erha-oba festival, each approx 37h
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Über das Lot Chargen- 1201 Titel : Edo (Benin) Peoples Größe : approx 37h Herkunft : Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC Anmerkung : Professor of Chinese Art History at Columbia University and Sarah Lawrence College, Professor Philip Gould was a passionate collector of African Art, and curated numerous museum and gallery exhibitions from his personal collection. Condition report : Good/Fair, wrapped repairs, lacking most decorative elements around edge **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail [email protected] with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.