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A Songye Male ‘Power’ Figure
$16,500
£12,456.96
€14,290.62
CA$23,033.12
A$25,080.87
CHF 13,269.11
MX$302,465.81
NOK 168,828.46
SEK 154,344.73
DKK 106,728.29
About the Item
A Songye Male ‘Power’ Figure
Open aperture to the head and stomach
Fine overall patina, loss to feet
Democratic Republic of Congo
19th Century
Size: 23cm high - 9 ins high
The Michel Gaud collection
Sothebys Important African Art: ‘The Michel Gaud collection’, London, 29th November 1993, lot 132
Provenance:
The Michel Gaud collection
Sothebys Important African Art: ‘The Michel Gaud collection’, London, 29th November 1993, lot 132
Ex Private collection
- Dimensions:Height: 9 in (22.86 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:19th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU9363239381722
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