An unusual Fang Ngontang figure,
Gabon. Ricinodendron wood, Kaolin, 46 cm high. A rare freestanding figure, whilst we mostly know Ngontang helmet masks with these features. The delicate features and white colored complexions of the Ngontang faces suggest both feminine and otherworldly qualities. (VJ)
Provenance:
Bernard Dulon;
John Giltsoff;
Important private collection, Amsterdam. Comes with reference and invoice from John Giltsoff, Aquablava/London. Another similar figure is in the Teel collection 1996.372/373 Boston Museum of Arts, published in Preston Blier (Suzanne) et al., "Art of the Senses. African Masterpieces from the Teel Collection", Boston: MFA Publications, 2004:145, #67.
Specialist: Joris Visser
Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34
Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com
28.06.2023 - 15:25
- Estimate:
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EUR 20,000.- to EUR 25,000.-
- Starting bid:
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EUR 14,000.-
An unusual Fang Ngontang figure,
Gabon. Ricinodendron wood, Kaolin, 46 cm high. A rare freestanding figure, whilst we mostly know Ngontang helmet masks with these features. The delicate features and white colored complexions of the Ngontang faces suggest both feminine and otherworldly qualities. (VJ)
Provenance:
Bernard Dulon;
John Giltsoff;
Important private collection, Amsterdam. Comes with reference and invoice from John Giltsoff, Aquablava/London. Another similar figure is in the Teel collection 1996.372/373 Boston Museum of Arts, published in Preston Blier (Suzanne) et al., "Art of the Senses. African Masterpieces from the Teel Collection", Boston: MFA Publications, 2004:145, #67.
Specialist: Joris Visser
Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34
Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com
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| Auction: | Tribal Art |
| Auction type: | Online auction |
| Date: | 28.06.2023 - 15:25 |
| Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
| Exhibition: | 24.06. - 28.06.2023 |