Lot 70408

70408: A Luba Stool with Maternity Figure Democratic R

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Unusual caryatid stool, before 1909 - D. R. Congo, Songye / Luba: wood, blackish brown patina, original repairs The stool shows two female and one male, respectively hermaphrodite caryatid figure with beard. The Songye share with the neighbouring Luba the same mythi

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Ex. Thomas McNemar Chokwe Maternity Stool: Substantial carved hardwood caryatid prestige stool, the base a figure of a nursing mother and her infant. Metal stud and boss decoration. Approx. 19" H x 14 12" D. Provenance: Estate of Thomas McNema

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A LUBA/HEMBA CARYATID STOOL Ex Kahan Gallery: A LUBA/HEMBA CARYATID STOOLDemocratic Republic of Congo, Central Africa. This is a double caryatid stool, presenting a male and female figure, with similar darkened coifs, standing with arms bent at t

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Vintage Carved Wood Elephant Figure Stool: Vintage Carved Wood Elephant Figure Stool w/ Silk Cushion.Condition: Generally Good, As Found w/ a Crack on One Side.Dimensions: H-18.5" x Dia.-14".Provenance: From a Long Island, NY Home.Please note

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Antique Venetian Carved Figural Blackamoor Foot Stool - Italy, 18th - 19th Century. A figural foot: Antique Venetian Carved Figural Blackamoor Foot Stool - Italy, 18th - 19th Century. A figural foot stool featuring a crouched figure with ebonized surface, gilt accent and inlaid eyes. Tufted silk dam

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Patinated Bronze Figure of a Girl: unsigned; depicted seated on a stool reading a book of proverbs The figure: 26 x 16 1/2 x 24 in. (66 x 41.9 x 61 cm.), Overall height: 61 in. (154.9 cm.)

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70408: A Luba Stool with Maternity Figure Democratic R

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A Luba Stool with Maternity Figure Democratic Republic of Congo, late 19th to early 20th century Hardwood blackened all over. The female sits with legs folded back, her rotund torso with numerous scarification marks (cicatrix), the infant holding itself away from her body, its head turned to its left. The mother supports the seat of the stool with her head and raised hands grasping the sides. In good condition, appropriate for its age, origin, materials, and use; the base broken and repaired from five large pieces. Provenance: Property from the Collection of Dr. Richard and Jan Baum, Los Angeles, CA, purchased in 2004 Michael Sorofine, Los Angeles Height: 15 ¾ inches HID03101062020 © 2023 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

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70408: A Luba Stool with Maternity Figure Democratic R

Name: 70408: A Luba Stool with Maternity Figure Democratic R
SKU: 163910285
Price: 1750 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $3,500 - $5,500

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