Saturday, June 25, 2022
LOT #243

African Divination Carved Wood Bowl and Lids

Yoruba round divided bowl having an alligator carved on the lid with other symbols carved on edges and a lid having a handle and (3) faces carved on top

Estimate: $400 - $600

Provenance: The Estate of George "Yorgo" Demetrakopoulos; professor, assistant director of the Medieval Institute and assistant to the dean at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan from 1965-2000

Dimensions: Height: 7 1/2 inches, Diameter: 13 1/2 inches

Condition: Good, moderate wear; chips with wood loss, nicks, cracks, scuffs, dirt accumulation

Disclaimers: surface flaws consistent with this form of art; please note: this lot came from a house that had been closed for some time and a musty odor may be present

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Sales Tax: California (7.250%), Florida (6.000%), Georgia (8.500%), Kansas (6.500%), New Jersey (6.625%), New Mexico (5.125%), New York (8.875%), Pennsylvania (6.000%), Washington (10.500%)

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