Lot 519
A good group of African patinated ivory figuresProbably Lega, Congo, 19th centuryComprising...
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Lot 519
A good group of African patinated ivory figuresProbably Lega, Congo, 19th centuryComprising...
Lot 519
Lot Description
A good group of African patinated ivory figures
Probably Lega, Congo, 19th century
Comprising seven figures in various seated and haunched poses, each with stylised almond-shaped face with split navette-shaped eyes, most with incised vertical banding to torso, one with swollen stomach, another with exposed phallus (perhaps fertility figures), a third with a tuft of real hair, some on integral mound bases, all with pleasing mellow amber-coloured patination, 4" to 5.75", (10cm to 14.5cm) high, (7)
Provenance: Ex Private Collection, Belgium (Congo was previously a Belgian colony).
Export issue: Yes
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
General flaws and minor cracks/losses but excellent colour and patination. Many are likely to be boar tusk ivory, not elephant ivory.
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