African Arts & Artifacts Auction

August 1823, 2018
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LOT 157

Lot 157

A Pair of Tsogho/ Vuvi Male and Female Shrine Figures, Gabon, Central Africa

A Pair of Tsogho/ Vuvi Male and Female Shrine Figures, Gabon, Central Africa
Lot 157 Details
A Pair of Tsogho/ Vuvi Male and Female Shrine Figures, Gabon, Central Africa

carved and painted wood with some natural pigment, both include stands
height 84.5 in — 214.6 cm; 78.75 in — 200 cm

Estimate $1,000-$1,500

Realised: $840
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

Missing Link Gallery, Sarasota, Florida, 2001;
Collection of Joey and Toby Tanenbaum, Toronto

CONDITION DETAILS

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LOT 157
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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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