Ex Thomas McNemar Figural Pottery Vessel
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African terracotta vessel, the upper part with expressive female monkey figure with large eyes, her open mouth as well as a spout at her back giving access to the interior of the pot. She sits with one arm twisted around her back. Striking and finely crafted. Tribe and country of origin not identified. Approx. 24" H. Provenance: Estate of Thomas McNemar, (1931-2020.) McNemar lived and collected throughout Central and West Africa in the 1960s and 70s. He established galleries of African Art in New York and San Francisco, selling to museums and public and private collections in the United States and Europe.
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Ex Thomas McNemar Figural Pottery Vessel
Estimate $80 - $300
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