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DE BAECQUE et Associés - Marseille

Estimate €40 - €60
Description
AFRICA Set of three carved wooden boxes, comprising: - BAOULE, IVORY COAST Oracle box carved with human and elephant heads; the handle is shaped like a tortoise H. 31 cm - AFRICA Carved wooden box with head-shaped feet H. 17 cm - W. 14 cm - AFRICA Carved wooden box, metal-rimmed, hinged lid H. 14 cm - D. 14 cm We are also including: - WEST AFRICA A set of awele with twelve squares and two reserve areas, with bean-shaped pieces H. 59 cm – W. 14 cm Provenance: Breteuil Auction House, Mr Ribière - Set of three terracotta vases, comprising: BAOULE, IVORY COAST? Terracotta vase on a pedestal, the body decorated with lizards and coffee beans H. 24 cm - D. 19 cm BABESSI, CAMEROON Glazed terracotta vase, with openwork decoration featuring crocodiles and geometric interlacing H. 25 cm - D. 18 cm BABIRA, DAHOMEY. Terracotta oil lamp, decorated with two nude women and two nude men with slit eyes, and stylised snakes H. 26 cm - L. 21 cm Provenance: Falque auction house Mr Verola, Rocque expert Small chips and losses
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About the sale MEMORIES OF AFRICA - CHRONO ONLINE
Auction location
Auction time 09/02/2026 at 8:00 PM
ID: 87902703
Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
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