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African Tribal Art Congolese Wooden Mother and Child Figurine > Lot No. 257
Description:
A carved wooden figurine of a cross-legged mother with recumbent child on her lap; the head oversized and pointed; to the shoulders a pattern of quatrefoils, to the back an incised lozenge with hatched infill and similar patterns to the buttocks; seated on a square base with hatched detailing to the sides.
Culture/Period:
Mid 20th century AD
Measurements:
Wood, 1.3 kg, 32 cm.
Size :
12 1/2"
Condition:
Fine condition, crack to face.
Provenance:
Ex Steinberg collection; ex Malcolm Chandler.
Estimate: £400 - 600 (EUR 470 - 700; USD 600 - 910)
Auction date: Friday 11th May 2012 Antiquities eAuction
Lot No. 257