Simona Oprea
Head of Oriental Art, Traditional Art & Carpets Evaluation Office; Chinese Language Certificate HSK 4
The photos of the lot are informative and indicative, and cannot provide a highly detailed view of the object from all angles. We recommend a careful physical inspection of the lot before bidding.
The photos of the lot are informative and indicative, and cannot provide a highly detailed view of the object from all angles. We recommend a careful physical inspection of the lot before bidding.
33. Anthropomorphic Torso carved with pronounced sexual organs, Tanzania, first half of the 20th century
Starting price
Pretul de pornire si cel estimat nu sunt preturi de vanzare efective
EUR 100
Sold
Pretul de pornire si cel estimat nu sunt preturi de vanzare efective
EUR 400
Session
Thu, 30 October 2025 12:00
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Androgynous representations (with both masculine and feminine traits) appear in many African cultures and symbolize the unity of opposites, supreme fertility, and creative power. It is very likely to have been used by a secret society (like Bwami at Lega or Bwadi bwa Kifwebe at Songye), as a sacred object with an esoteric role.
Dimensions
custom h=41 cm
Description
carved exotic wood
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For clarifications regarding the bidding procedure, hammer price costs, guarantee, payment, and collection terms for the winning lot, we recommend carefully reading/re-reading the Bidding Regulations.
For additional information regarding the lot and the auction, please contact the Art Consultants Department.
Detalii
Androgynous representations (with both masculine and feminine traits) appear in many African cultures and symbolize the unity of opposites, supreme fertility, and creative power. It is very likely to have been used by a secret society (like Bwami at Lega or Bwadi bwa Kifwebe at Songye), as a sacred object with an esoteric role.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For clarifications regarding the bidding procedure, hammer price costs, guarantee, payment, and collection terms for the winning lot, we recommend carefully reading/re-reading the Bidding Regulations.
For additional information regarding the lot and the auction, please contact the Art Consultants Department.
Dimensions
custom h=41 cm
Description
carved exotic wood
Brought to you by
Simona Oprea
Head of Oriental Art, Traditional Art & Carpets Evaluation Office; Chinese Language Certificate HSK 4
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