Consulter la cote et le prix de African Tiv Marionette, Nigeria

Description : A Rare Tiv Kwagh-Hir marionette: A very uncommon carved wooden sculpture with western style shorts and a red painted surface. This marionette type sculpture likely played a part in the Tiv peoples Kwagh-Hir festivals, where marionettes and masks were worn. It is a dramatic public performance telling moral stories of past and current events, and incorporates puppetry, masquerading, poetry, music, dance. This well weathered puppet no longer has its articulated arms. Tiv peoples, Nigeria, Africa. Size: 22'' x 5.5'' x 4'' (56 x 14 x 10 cm).
Prix: 192.00 USD 🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
Estimations(basse-haute) : 300 USD-500 USD 🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.

À propos du lot n° 503
Titre : African Tiv Marionette, Nigeria
Dimensions : 14 x 10 cm
Condition report : Please let us know if you would like to receive a condition report or have any specific questions regarding the condition of a lot. Condition reports will be sent during the week prior to the auction, and can be requested via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone: 215-438-4700. Absence of a statement to condition in the description does not construe a statement of any kind. Please refer to Terms and Conditions of the sale.
Material Culture, Salle de vente , Philadelphia, US 🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
Titre de la vente : Ethnographic, Ancient, Tribal & Textile Arts
Date de la vente : 08/07/2021 🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
Référence de l'enchère : Live Sale

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