Lot 0391

Bronze African Totem, Ghana, ca. 1900

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Bronze African Totem, Ghana, ca. 1900-1950. Size: 19" x 4" x 2" (48 x 10 x 5 cm). Weight: 920 grams. Provenance: Matthew Friedman Collection. Matthew Friedman is author of three books on the subject of antique Asian bronze, including 1) Nepalese Casted Decanters, Vessels and Bowls 2) Bangladesh Metal Casting: Five Techniques 3) Nepalese Cast Ceremonial Lamps. He is currently the Chief Executive Officer of The Mekong Club, an organization made up of Hong Kong-based private sector business leaders who have joined forces to help fight human trafficking.

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Bronze African Totem, Ghana, ca. 1900

Name: Bronze African Totem, Ghana, ca. 1900
SKU: 42917019
Price: 100 USD
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