African Artifacts and Textiles- Dr. Gould
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Sep 19, 2024
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Our final auction of African material culture from the estate of legendary New York collector, Professor Philip Gould (1922 - 2019) Featuring rare and authentic examples of 3rd - 10th century Coptic textiles, early 20th century West African textiles, 19th and early 20th century metal currencies and ornaments, 13th - 17th century West African terracotta, as well as an assortment of more recent wood figures, masks, jewelry, and tribal books and catalogs. Professor Gould collected heavily during the last quarter of the 20th century, when excellent examples of currencies, textiles, bronze ornaments and terracotta were still available in Africa. Indeed, some of the pieces offered in this auction have been exhibited at academic institutions and/or galleries in North America. Take this final opportunity to acquire items from Professor Gould?s collection, much of which hasn?t been available on the market for more than a quarter century.
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LOT 2045:
Asen Altar Staff with Cast Bronze Figures
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Asen Altar Staff with Cast Bronze Figures
Asen alter staff top, wrought iron, with cast bronze figures, made using lost wax method, multiple losses, Republic of Benin, West Africa. Dimensions (approx.): 8.5" diameter x 3.5" high
PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York
Condition: Poor; missing support rod and attachments, heavy surface oxidation, missing elements on the top, one figure partly detached
