A group of African wirework beaded sculptures
Mid/late 20th century; Central and South Africa
Each appears unmarked
Seven beaded figural sculptures comprising one Bamileke "Fon" beaded figure with a cowrie shell cap, three beaded "Namji" dolls with wire legs and cloth and hide garments, one beaded soccer player figure, one beaded tall figure with a backpack, and one beaded pig, along with one folk art tin can masked ceremonial dancer figure, 8 pieces
Largest: 16.5" H x 5" W x 4" D; smallest: 7" H x 3.25" W x 2.5" D
Provenance: The Estate of Oscar and Barbara Leidenfrost

Other Notes: Proceeds to benefit non-profit organizations and educational institutions.

This lot is accompanied by a pamphlet from Monkeybiz studio in South Africa.

Each overall good condition with minor wear, scuffs, and light scratches commensurate with age. Scattered loose wires, threads, and missing beads. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.