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LOT 41

Lot 41

Pair of Ngata Male and Female Sarcophagus Figures, Lualaba River Area, Democratic Republic of Congo, Central Africa, 20th century

Pair of Ngata Male and Female Sarcophagus Figures, Lualaba River Area, Democratic Republic of Congo, Central Africa, 20th century
Lot 41 Details
Pair of Ngata Male and Female Sarcophagus Figures, Lualaba River Area, Democratic Republic of Congo, Central Africa, 20th century

carved wood with natural pigments and applied metal tack decorations, includes stands
height 89.5 in — 227.3 cm; height 86.5 in — 219.7 cm

Estimate $1,800-$2,200

Realised: $1,875
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Pair of Ngata Male and Female Sarcophagus Figures, Lualaba River Area, Democratic Republic of Congo, Central Africa, 20th century
  • Pair of Ngata Male and Female Sarcophagus Figures, Lualaba River Area, Democratic Republic of Congo, Central Africa, 20th century
  • Pair of Ngata Male and Female Sarcophagus Figures, Lualaba River Area, Democratic Republic of Congo, Central Africa, 20th century
Provenance:

Missing Link Gallery, Sarasota, Florida, 2001
Collection of Joey and Toby Tanenbaum, Toronto
Ethnographic Arts & Artifacts Online Auction, Waddington's, 10/05/2017, Lot 109

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
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  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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