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This is the rating and price for 20Th C. African Losso Peoples Wood Figure



Description : West Africa, northern Togo, Kara Region, Doufelgou District, Losso (also Nawdba) peoples, ca. mid-20th century CE. An intriguing standing figure presenting stylized features such as a cylindrical lower body, a tubular torso with plank arms, and sloped shoulders that taper to a broad neck. The raised head narrows to form a laterally projecting 'snout' topped with a cylindrical finial, and the entire sculpture is covered in smooth patina. Size: 2.5 W x 8.4 H (6.4 cm x 21.3 cm), 8.9 H (22.6 cm) on included custom stand. Provenance: private Houston, Texas, USA collection, purchased from various American galleries between 2000 and 2016 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. #156476
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Estimate (low-high) : 550 USD-825 USD It's free to register now to view!

About the lot N° 219
Title : 20Th C. African Losso Peoples Wood Figure
Condition report : Nicks, abrasions, and several stable fissures to base, body, and figure, otherwise intact and very good. Smooth patina throughout.
Artemis Gallery, auctioneer, Louisville, US It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : Ancient / Ethnographic Art Through The Ages
Sale date : 09 Jan 2022 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale

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