Consulter la cote et le prix de Mende Figure Staff

Description : The staff surmounted by a complete figure carved in the round, the head in classical form and decorated in the style of masks used by the Mende for female initiation, the body geometrically rendered with arms to the front, bent at the elbows, the hands touching the hips, and the legs carved off the central staff with bent knees. Fine overall patina of use and age. An extremely important object, on a custom base.
Prix: 11 070.00 USD 🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
Estimations(basse-haute) : 4000 USD-6000 USD 🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.

À propos du lot n° 80
Titre : Mende Figure Staff
Dimensions : H: 47 ½
Provenance : Brought to Canada from Africa by Capt.J.L. Boddy and presented to E.D. Manchee in 1907. A photocopy of the page from the 1925 Manchee will is included and states: Death God - (From XX African tribe of Sierra Leone) Taken from god's house of the M'bundu tribe/Brought to Canada by Capt Boddy, district commissioner, given to me by G. Elliott (Capt B's nephew). An imporatant historical example from the 19th century with documentation, Ex. Arte Primitivo, NY
Notes : People: MendeSierra Leone
The Cobbs, Salle de vente , Peterborough, US 🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
Titre de la vente : Fine African, Oceanic, Pre-Columbian, and Himalayan Art
Date de la vente : 27/04/2013 🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
Référence de l'enchère : Live Sale

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