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This is the rating and price for Mossi Figure, 1991.0



Description : Mossi Figure Burkina Faso The bended knees add to the dynamic appearance of the statue. A striking feature are the bands on the head with a thin central crest. There is a string around the neck so it could be hung up in the house of the chief’s eldest wife. A female figure with especially realistic facial features. Nice patina and evident signs of use. Compare: Sotheby’s “Important Tribal Art”, New York, May 15, 1991, Lot 65, Tajan “Arts Premiers”, Paris, February 19, 2008, Lot 162, “African Art in American Collections” by Robbins and Noother, p. 99 H: 53 cm (approx. 1’ 9”) Estimated age: End of the 19th century or early 20th century Provenance: Museo Etnografico, Chieri (Torino)
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Estimate (low-high) : 4000 EUR-5000 EUR It's free to register now to view!

About the lot N° 67
Title : Mossi Figure, Period : 1991.0
Austria Auction Company, auctioneer, Perchtoldsdorf, AT It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : Tribal Art 2
Sale date : 18 Nov 2017 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale

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