Ethnographic Art & Artifacts

November 1823, 2023
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LOT 118

Lot 118

Unidentified Standing Figure, possibly Nyamwezi, Tanzania, East Africa or Indonesian, early to mid 20th century

Unidentified Standing Figure, possibly Nyamwezi, Tanzania, East Africa or Indonesian, early to mid 20th century
Lot 118 Details
Unidentified Standing Figure, possibly Nyamwezi, Tanzania, East Africa or Indonesian, early to mid 20th century

carved wood with shell inset eyes, on later stand
height 19.5 in — 49.5 cm

Estimate $150-$200

Realised: $123
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Unidentified Standing Figure, possibly Nyamwezi, Tanzania, East Africa or Indonesian, early to mid 20th century
  • Unidentified Standing Figure, possibly Nyamwezi, Tanzania, East Africa or Indonesian, early to mid 20th century
  • Unidentified Standing Figure, possibly Nyamwezi, Tanzania, East Africa or Indonesian, early to mid 20th century

CONDITION DETAILS

Breaks to both wrists, worming, dry cracks, scuffs and abrasions.

LOT 118
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About Condition Ratings

  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 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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