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This is the rating and price for 20Th C. African Kusu Wood Standing Male Figure



Description : **Originally Listed At $800** Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kusu peoples, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. An impressive, hand-carved wood figure in the form of a standing male. The sturdy figure stands atop stocky legs as his arms fall from his square shoulders, resting to the sides of his slender, elongated torso and his hands lay on his wide hips. Supported by a broad neck, his huge, triangular head presents a minimalist visage, comprised of sizeable, almond-shaped eyes, a flared nose, and a straight mouth, all flanked by a petite pair of unarticulated, high-set ears and capped with a flat coiffure. Skillfully sculpted zigzag peripheries adorn his cheeks, perhaps intended to represent a beard. Note the artist's careful attention to detail, as evident in the figure's incised fingers and toes, gently risen pectoral muscles, and delineated genitalia. Size: 5.2 W x 15.5 H (13.2 cm x 39.4 cm), 17.3 H (43.9 cm) on included custom stand. Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #166768
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Estimate (low-high) : 1000 USD-1500 USD It's free to register now to view!

About the lot N° 124
Title : 20Th C. African Kusu Wood Standing Male Figure
Condition report : A few stable surface fissures travelling vertically down head and body. Chipping to proper left heel. Otherwise, intact and excellent with rich patina.
Artemis Gallery, auctioneer, Louisville, US It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : CLEARANCE | Warehouse Finds & Dazzling Deals
Sale date : 21 Jul 2022 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale

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