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BRONG OR BONO STAFF, GHANA
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- wood
Provenance
Charles L. Frankel, San Francisco, by 1977
Exhibited
Frederick S. Wight Gallery, University of California, Los Angeles, The Arts of Ghana, October 11 - December 11, 1977
additional venues:
Walker Art Center, Minneapolis, February 11 - March 26, 1978
Dallas Museum of Fine Arts, Dallas, May 3 - July 2, 1978
Literature
Herbert M. Cole and Doran H. Ross, The Arts of Ghana, Los Angeles, 1977, p. 56, fig. 98
Condition
Very good condition for an object of this type and age. Unpainted top segment carved separately. Glued crack to bottom segment. Abrasions, rubbing, nicks and scratches consistent with age and use. Fine varied patina with red, black and white pigment, some black areas glossy from handling. Metal point at bottom with dents and corrosion. A metal pin inserted into bottom of wood for mounting.
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In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.