Staff finial
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Lot: 551
81st Tribal Art AuctionStaff finial
South Africa, Nguni
| Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
|---|---|---|
| Old British Collection | H: 4.6 inch |
800 EUR
plus 27 % commission, VAT, transport and insurance |
wood, stained blackish brown patina, in shape of a standing figure with elongated upper part of the body, with both hands holding a flat bowl to the front, round head with accurate cut facial features and coiffure, carved with loincloth, legs below missing, slightly dam. (nose tip, rim of the bowl), base
