Big male figure, Tanzania, Sukuma, Size: H: 177 cm (H: 69.7 inch), ID: 3035135

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Lot 91

73rd tribal art auction

Big male figure · Tanzania, Sukuma · ID: 3035135

sold EUR 3,200

Provenance

Jaap Polak, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Walter Hekster, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Size

H: 177 cm

H: 69.7 inch

Description

wood, matt patina, paint remains, standing on only one leg, the second one seems to be stiff, anatomical peculiarity: the right forearm is missing, head with simplified facial features and big ears, dam., missing part through insect caused damage, cracks, traces of abrasion, socle

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