Caryatid stool with equestrian figure
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Lot: 264
Caryatid stool with equestrian figure
D. R. Congo, Kwilu-Kasai, Pende
Provenance | Size | Hammer price |
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Private Collection Europe Christie's Paris, 16 June 2009, Lot 275 Rob Vervoort, Molenstede-Diest, Belgium |
H: 16.7 inch; D: 8.7 inch |
This object is not available anymore. |
wood, ear plugs worked separately
Pende stools belonged to the personal posessions of individuals. They are said to have been placed on the owner's grave after their death and were intended to accompany them in their next life. They are therefore rarely found in museums and collections.
ADHRC: 0038978