Il lotto Lotto n° 8
Titolo : (Slavery And Abolition--Restraints And Punishments--Africa.) Pair Of Wrought-Iron African Ankle Shackles, With The Original Heavy Locki
Dimensione : 34 inches longNote : an unusually elaborate and heavy pair of african shackles, bearing incised designs that are consistent with those illustrated in Clementine M. Faik-Nzuji's definitive book 'Tracing Memory. A Glossary of Graphic Signs and Symbols in African Art and Culture.' (Canadian Museum of Civilization, 1996). A repeated design, not unlike the symbol for 'bond,' 'imprisonment,' and 'handcuffs' appears on this pair of shackles. Provenance: private collection.Swann Auction Galleries, banditore, New York, US
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Titolo di vendita : PRINTED & MANUSCRIPT AFRICAN AMERICANA
Data della vendita : 27/03/2014
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Riferimento dell'asta : Live Sale
