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Nupe Peoples, (3) large terracotta vessels

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Nupe Peoples, (3) large terracotta vessels

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Nupe Peoples, (3) large terracotta vessels, Nigeria, black fired earthenware, including two spherical containers, one issuing a neck with flaring rim, together with a large tapered bowl, each incised with geometric decoration, 17"h (tallest and widest)

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, one vessel showing firing hairline, each with color variations, areas of surface roughness, small nicks and losses **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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Nupe Peoples, (3) large terracotta vessels

Name: Nupe Peoples, (3) large terracotta vessels
SKU: 112683331
Price: 350 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $700

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