Lot: 175

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Figure féminine "waka sona"

Côte d'Ivoire, Baoulé / Guro

Provenance Taille Prix d’appel / Prix d'Estimation
Manfred Emil Georg Schwarz (1914-1980), Munich, Germany H: 42,5 cm Vendu

wood, black shiny patina, sacrificial traces, rest. (both shanks)

The figure shows very beautiful and finely elaborated facial features and hairstyle. The posture is very unusual. The legs are excessively bent, which further accentuates the elongation of the upper body. The tight arms, in turn, appear greatly shortened.