Ethnographic Arts & Artifacts Online Auction

October 05, 2017

LOT 39

Lot 39

Babanki / Bamun Monumental Figural House Support, Cameroon, Central Africa

Babanki / Bamun Monumental Figural House Support, Cameroon, Central Africa
Lot 39 Details
Babanki / Bamun Monumental Figural House Support, Cameroon, Central Africa

carved wood with some remaining natural pigments, includes stand
height 120 ins — 304.8 cms

Estimate $2,000-$3,000

Realised: $1,061.95
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

Missing Link Gallery, Sarasota, Florida, 2001;
Collection of Joey and Toby Tanenbaum, Toronto

CONDITION DETAILS

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LOT 39
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  • 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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