Ethnographic Art & Textiles

May 2126, 2022
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LOT 507

Lot 507

Lega Carved Bone Fly Whisk Handle, Democratic Republic of Congo, Central Africa, late 19th to early 20th century

Lega Carved Bone Fly Whisk Handle, Democratic Republic of Congo, Central Africa, late 19th to early 20th century
Lot 507 Details
Lega Carved Bone Fly Whisk Handle, Democratic Republic of Congo, Central Africa, late 19th to early 20th century

with cane and raffia
height 12.75 in — 32.4 cm

Estimate $300-$500

Realised: $480
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Lega Carved Bone Fly Whisk Handle, Democratic Republic of Congo, Central Africa, late 19th to early 20th century
  • Lega Carved Bone Fly Whisk Handle, Democratic Republic of Congo, Central Africa, late 19th to early 20th century
  • Lega Carved Bone Fly Whisk Handle, Democratic Republic of Congo, Central Africa, late 19th to early 20th century
  • Lega Carved Bone Fly Whisk Handle, Democratic Republic of Congo, Central Africa, late 19th to early 20th century
Provenance:

Private collection, Montreal

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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