Online October Auction (Sale #270)
Lot 150:
Description
African Decorative Object Assortment
Twenty items, including Nigerian Benin-style cast bronze statue of a man in traditional dress playing wind instrument; four Turkana/Maasai wooden water jugs with lids, some having rope and decorations; together with a gourd fish shaped instrument; two baskets; four wooden headrests; two wooden figurines; stone, wood and bone utensils along with a carved wooden pulley; provenance: Chicago, Illinois estate
Condition: Good, overall light wear consistent with age and normal use; statue having some holes from casting; rust; verdigris; water vessels having dents, scratches and chips; rope is broken on large vessel; tall figurine having a 6-inch split on head, 7-inch split in middle of torso and 3-inch on base
Height: 34 inches, Width: 13 inches (bronze statue)
Category: Decorative Arts > Ethnographic
Shipping Status: Due to size, weight, value or shipping complexity, this item must be shipped via a 3rd Party and the shipping cost may be high. We recommend contacting multiple shipping vendors for a quote as the cost may vary greatly.
Approximate Sale Time: 11:52 am CST
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Condition: Good, overall light wear consistent with age and normal use; statue having some holes from casting; rust; verdigris; water vessels having dents, scratches and chips; rope is broken on large vessel; tall figurine having a 6-inch split on head, 7-inch split in middle of torso and 3-inch on base
Dimensions: 34 x 13 in
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