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TSOGHO, Gabon.
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115
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TSOGHO, Gabon.
See original version (French)
Estimate €300 - €400
Voluntary lot
Description
TSOGHO, Gabon.
Light wood, polychrome natural pigments.
A sculpture in the shape of a hand with five fingers and a handle in the form of a human head with simple features. The face, framed by lateral ornamentation, is characterised by half-closed almond-shaped eyes, a slender nose and a slightly parted mouth, lending the whole a meditative expression.
First third of the 20th century.
27 x 13.5 cm.
(restored).
Provenance: Found in the country house of Henri COUILLARD (1904–1984). Passed down through the family. Corresponds to item number 85 in the estate donation made on 21 December 1979.
Expert: Christian NJIENSI
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Ref. : 0027481 - 68
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