Lot 150
  • 150

Bamana Equestrian Figure, Mali

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description

  • metal
  • Height: 8 1/2 inches
'EG' painted in white on the underside.

Provenance

Egon Guenther, Johannesburg
Sotheby's, New York, African Art from the Egon Guenther Family Collection, November 18, 2000, lot 163, consigned by the family of the above
Liz Claiborne and Arthur Ortenberg, New York, acquired at the above auction

Condition

Very good condition for an object of this type and age. Marks, nicks, scratches, abrasions, dents, bends, and tears consistent with age and material. Oxidation throughout. Fine aged surface with encrustation.
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