A very important Boki female figure, Nigeria. Early 20th century.
Wood (African elemi or canarium), 39 cm. This expressive large standing figure with open mouth is one of two shown in the center for African Art.
Provenance
Carlo Monzino, Milan.
Exhibited
African Aesthetics Museum for African Art New York, 1986.
Published
Susan Vogel, 'African Aesthetics: The Carlo Monzino Museum for African Art', New York, 1986.
Specialist: Joris Visser
Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34
Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com
21.06.2018 - 17:00
- Realized price: **
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EUR 32,772.-
- Estimate:
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EUR 12,000.- to EUR 14,000.-
A very important Boki female figure, Nigeria. Early 20th century.
Wood (African elemi or canarium), 39 cm. This expressive large standing figure with open mouth is one of two shown in the center for African Art.
Provenance
Carlo Monzino, Milan.
Exhibited
African Aesthetics Museum for African Art New York, 1986.
Published
Susan Vogel, 'African Aesthetics: The Carlo Monzino Museum for African Art', New York, 1986.
Specialist: Joris Visser
Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34
Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com
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Auction: | Tribal Art |
Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
Date: | 21.06.2018 - 17:00 |
Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
Exhibition: | 16.06. - 21.06.2018 |
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