Masterworks: 19th & 20th C. Paintings
By 500 Gallery
Nov 25, 2020
1243 Pond Street, Franklin. MA 02038, United States
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LOT 120:

African Tribal Art "Leaning" Figures

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$ 1,200
Estimated price :
$1,200 - $3,600
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25/11/2020 at 500 Gallery
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African Tribal Art "Leaning" Figures
Dogon People, Mali. Gracefully leaning couple, male and female. The Female carries a baby on her back. The Dogon say that the figures were magically seen in trees by Spiritual Leaders and described to the village Carver who then "liberated" the figures.

33in H each. Custom-made steel stands are included.

This Authentic African Tribal Sculpture has been examined by Near Infrared (NIR) Spectroscopy and is approximately 140 years old. A certificate of the examination will accompany the artwork.

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