Lot 149
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Lele Figural Adze, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description

  • wood, metal blade
  • Height: 14 inches (35.6 cm)

Provenance

Jean-Willy Mestach, Brussels
Gayle Fisher, Los Angeles
Private Collection, California, acquired from the above

Condition

Good condition for an object of this type and age. Minor marks, nicks, scratches, and abrasions consistent with age and handling. Blade with oxidation. Scratches to wood around back of head where blade is attached. Surface partially bleached (probably from exposure to sun) on back from arms down. Some splatters of black paint to bottom portion. Fixed to plate base with a metal pin.
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