Ethnographic Art & Artifacts

November 1823, 2023
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LOT 66

Lot 66

Pair of Carved Wood Headdresses, possibly Gabon, Central Africa, 20th century

Pair of Carved Wood Headdresses, possibly Gabon, Central Africa, 20th century
Lot 66 Details
Pair of Carved Wood Headdresses, possibly Gabon, Central Africa, 20th century

with natural pigments
height 26.5 in — 67.3 cm

Estimate $150-$250

Realised: $123
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Pair of Carved Wood Headdresses, possibly Gabon, Central Africa, 20th century
  • Pair of Carved Wood Headdresses, possibly Gabon, Central Africa, 20th century
  • Pair of Carved Wood Headdresses, possibly Gabon, Central Africa, 20th century
Provenance:

Waddington's August 23, 2018, lot 163

CONDITION DETAILS

Some loss of pigments, female with breaks and repairs to body.

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  • 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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