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Lot 183

A PAIR OF IVORY COAST POLYCHROME 'TUGUBELE' DIVINATION FIGURES
SENUFO PEOPLE, MID 20TH CENTURY

The male figure depicted riding a mule, carrying a sword. The female figure seated on a chair, both with vibrant polychrome decoration.
The male figure 38cm, 27cm wide. The female figure 35cm high, 13cm wide

Estimate $600 - $800

Unsold

The male figure with old breaks to the front half of the mule and the right arm, amateurly repaired with cloth and glue. The painted decoration possibly later. the female figure with several repaired breaks including to arm, legs, left foot and chair overall, including age splits.

LJ delivery size: Medium


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Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.

Decorative Arts and Asian Art, Including Tribal Artefacts

AUCTION
Sale: LJ8372
12:00pm - 20 October 2020
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141

VIEWING
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CONTACT
Dominic Kavanagh
decorativearts@leonardjoel.com.au


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