2910 Coney Island Ave 1st Floor Brooklyn, NY 11235 USA, United States
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A large collection of antique items combined from several NYC estates. Fine art, photographs, documents, military memorabilia, art glass, porcelain, decorative antiques, and more…
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LOT 293:
GABONESE FANG NTUMU CARVED WOOD RELIQUARY FIGURE
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Sold for: $200
Price including buyer’s premium:
$
256
Start price:
$
50
Estimate :
$100 - $150
Buyer's Premium: 28%
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GABONESE FANG NTUMU CARVED WOOD RELIQUARY FIGURE
Hand carved wooden figurine from Gabon, Central Africa, art of the Fang Ntumu ethnic sub group. The piece is a byeri, the representation of an ancestor used in worship ceremonies. This figurine represents a female figure with exaggerated physical features and it is mounted on a wooden stand. The face is bounded from above by high semicircles of eyebrows, is often made in the shape of a heart, eyebrows and nose form a single convex line, mouth and small cut chin protrude strongly forward. African Tribal Art And Carvings For Collectors.
Dimensions
5 1/2 x 6 x 23 1/2 in. All measurements are approximate.
Condition
Overall good vintage condition. Signs of wear and age. Has some stains and scuffs. Has chips and cracks. Has discoloration. Refer to photos. Sold as is.
