Bidspirit auction | A West African Cast Metal

A West African Cast Metal Figurine and a Miniature George III Style Wooden Pencil Box - This lot comprises two small decorative objects: a West African cast metal figurine and a miniature wooden desktop accessory. The figurine, cast in brass or bronze, depicts a woman using a large mortar and pestle to pound grain. It is rendered in a traditional stylised manner characteristic of West African metalwork, featuring elongated limbs and an integral rectangular base with a small secondary vessel. The metal possesses a dark, aged patina with highlights on areas of higher relief. The second item is a miniature hardwood box modelled after a George III knife box or stationery chest. It features a sloping hinged lid with a brass piano-style hinge and a decoratively scalloped front apron. The interior is fitted to hold pencils, with several short, used examples included. No markings, signatures, or inscriptions were found on either item.