Lot 1126
  • 1126

A pair of African carved reliefs early 20th century

Estimate
200 - 300 GBP
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Description

  • Wood (various hardwoods) and horn, ivory
  • 12cm. high, 70cm. wide and 9.5cm. high, 58cm. wide; 4¾in., 2ft. 3¾in. and 3¾in., 1ft. 11in.
one depicting a village meeting beneath trees beside coralled animals, the other with a team of oxen pulling a cart with a figure in colonial dress, both pierced for hanging together with a carved hardwood and ivory inlaid figure of a roebuck and six horn spoons, cased, second half 20th century (10)

Condition

The panels are each in very good condition, though slightly dry in appearance. The roebuck has a broken foot and a broken antler. The cased spoons are in good overall condition. The case has some scratches but is otherwise sound.
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