Description : A Fine Mbala fly whisk handle, Mbala, D.R. Congo The fine narrow handle with finial in the form of a female figure with crested coif, the face with tight and finely carved features, the body stylized with swelling areas indicating breasts and hips, scarification markings, below the figure the remains of a band of feathers. The body pierced, perhaps to once hold a cord. Lovely example. H. 10 3/4 Comments: Property from a New York Estate. Alfred Schienberg, 1971, The Gallery of African Art. NY
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n° 235 Titre : A Fine Mbala Fly Whisk Handle, PÉRIODE : 1971 Provenance : Alfred Schienberg, 1971, The Gallery of African Art. NY The Cobbs, Salle de vente
, Peterborough, US🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire. Titre de la vente : Fine Ethnographic Art Date de la vente : 15/11/2015🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire. Référence de l'enchère
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