Seated male figure
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Lot: 121
91 Tribal Art AuctionSeated male figure
Côte d'Ivoire, Baule
| Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
|---|---|---|
| Hans Himmelheber, Heidelberg, Germany (1936) Lore Kegel, Hamburg, Germany |
H: 16.9 inch | This object is not available anymore. |
wood, glass beads, cowry snail, collection number "B10", rep. (base)
Beautiful figure with even, self-contained facial features. A hole cut between the figure and the seat permits a real loincloth to be put on it.
Due to the seated posture, it is most likely to be associated with the "asie usu" type.
