Lot 1129

Kuba, Poto and Kota Peoples, (4) swords

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Item Details

Description

Kuba, Poto and Kota Peoples, (4) swords, DR Congo and Gabon, iron, copper, wood, woven rattan, the blades with etched geometric designs, 23"l (largest)

Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC

Notes/Literature: Professor of Chinese Art History at Columbia University and Sarah Lawrence College, Professor Philip Gould was a passionate collector of African Art, and curated numerous museum and gallery exhibitions from his personal collection.

Condition

Good, aged patina, hairlines in wood, scatted nicks and scratches **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.

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Kuba, Poto and Kota Peoples, (4) swords

Name: Kuba, Poto and Kota Peoples, (4) swords
SKU: 112683257
Price: 500 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $700

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