Hôtel des Ventes de Troyes
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Articulated figure (puppet) Tanzania - Doe or Zigua people
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302
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Articulated figure (puppet) Tanzania - Doe or Zigua people
P…
See original version (French)
Estimate €100 - €200
Voluntary lot
Description
Articulated figure (puppet) Tanzania - Doe or Zigua people
Provenance: Private collection, France
Materials: wood.
Height: 42 cm
Presented with base, in gallery condition.
Articulated anthropomorphic figure attributed to the Doe or Zigua groups from Tanzania. The slender body
body, with mobile limbs, suggests a performative or narrative use, possibly related to
ritual or educational contexts. The sculpture has a sober, expressive style,
reinforced by an antique patina that bears witness to repeated handling.
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About the sale
ARTS OF AFRICA & OCEANIA: Three exceptional family collections
Auction location
Auction time
06/22/2026 at 2:00 PM
Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
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