Lot 1186

Mangbetu Peoples, (2) figural pottery vessels

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Mangbetu Peoples, (2) figural pottery vessels

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Description

Mangbetu Peoples, (2) figural pottery vessels, DR Congo, red and black terracotta, each orb-form bowl topped with ancestral figure with headdress-form spout, one depicted mounted on a horse, 17"h (larger)

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, dirty surface white spots of light surface flaking, no restorations or repairs observed **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, (2) figural pottery vessels

Name: Mangbetu Peoples, (2) figural pottery vessels
SKU: 112683314
Price: 300 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $400 - $600

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Starting Price $200

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