Mangbetu Peoples, large Nembwo pottery vessels
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Mangbetu Peoples, large Nembwo pottery vessels, DR Congo, (3) pieces, dark brown earthenware, the round base issuing a neck modeled as a human bust, widening to a mouth in the form of coiffure and headdress, 18"h (largest), 10"h (smallest)
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.
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.
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Good, attractive patina, scattered surface nicks, one with small rim chip, one with repair to rim. **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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Mangbetu Peoples, large Nembwo pottery vessels
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