Lot 21
  • 21

Canne cérémonielle, Sénufo, Côte d'Ivoire

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description

  • Sénufo
  • Canne cérémonielle
  • Wood
  • haut. 139 cm
  • 54 3/4 in

Provenance

Collection Eric A. Peters, New York
Sotheby's, Paris, 4 décembre 2008, n° 87
Collection Frum, acquis lors de cette vente

Exhibited

New York, The Museum of Primitive Art, Senufo Sculpture from West Africa, 20 février-5 mai 1963

Literature

Goldwater, Senufo Sculpture from West Africa,1964, n° 128 et 128a

Condition

Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. One small loss to the proper left nipple. The stick was previously broken and is consolidated by a native ligation. Fine dark patina.
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