This is the rating and price for Moba 'Bravong Tchitchiti' Figure, 1989
Description : Wood
Dapango, northern Togo, West Africa, mid-20th century
Moba clan
Figure for ancestor worship
With Mounting
Height: 71 cm
Good condition
Object is regular taxed. 19% VAT is added to the purchase price for deliveries within the EU.The standing female wooden figure with a spherical head and a long, slender body serves at the Moba peoples for the ancestor worship.The figure is in good condition with minimal signs of age and wear. It can be seen a small hole on the head. The height is 71 cm. (asi)Literature:
J. Zwernemann, W.Lohse, Aus Afrika. Hamburgisches MVK 1985, p. 58.
H. M. Cole, D. Ross, The Arts of Ghana, p. 118.
Warren M. Robbins and Nancy Ingram Nooter, African Art in American collections, 1989, p. 207/fig. 531.
P. Amrouche, A. Thiam, Art MOBA du Togo, (Paris 1991).
B. Danzker, K. F. Schädler, Götter, Geister, Ahnen,. (Ausstell. Katalog, Villa Stuck München 1992), p. 100.
Tom Phillips, AFRICA - The Art of a continent (Prestel), p. 454. Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance.
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About the lot N° 55 Title : Moba 'Bravong Tchitchiti' Figure, Period : 1989 Size : Height: 71 cm Condition report : Good condition Auctionata Paddle8 AG, auctioneer, Berlin, DEIt's free to register now to view! Sale title : #213: Ancient, Islamic & Tribal Art Sale date : 20 Apr 2015It's free to register now to view! Sale Reference : Live Sale
