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.
138. Statue illustrating an ancestor, Yombe, Congo [middle of the 20 century]
Selling price
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EUR 150
Session
Thu, 23 June 2022 19:30
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Statues representing ancestors are often made to honour them and to keep their advice and presence close. These statues have, in their abdominal part, a cavity where different objects or herbs are stored, through which the essence of the spirit is manifested.
Dimensions
depth 7 cm, width 9 cm, height 32 cm, custom 32 Ã 9 Ã 7 cm
Description
wood
Dating
middle of the 20 century
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Detalii
Statues representing ancestors are often made to honour them and to keep their advice and presence close. These statues have, in their abdominal part, a cavity where different objects or herbs are stored, through which the essence of the spirit is manifested.
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
depth 7 cm, width 9 cm, height 32 cm, custom 32 Ã 9 Ã 7 cm
Description
wood
Dating
middle of the 20 century
Brought to you by
Simona Oprea
Head of Oriental Art, Traditional Art & Carpets Evaluation Office; Chinese Language Certificate HSK 4
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