Ibo Peoples, Rare Large Bronze Ofo Ritual Object - Oct 14, 2021 | Millea Bros Ltd In Nj
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Ibo Peoples, rare large bronze Ofo ritual object
Ibo Peoples, rare large bronze Ofo ritual object
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Description
Ibo Peoples, rare large bronze Ofo ritual object, Nigeria, bronze shrine vessel on four legs, cast with raised rope and spiral decoration, 10"l

Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC

Notes/Literature: See Karl Ferdinand-Schaedler, "Earth and Ore", p. 256 for similar examples - 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 with overall verdigris **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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Ibo Peoples, rare large bronze Ofo ritual object

Estimate $400 - $600
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Starting Price $200
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