Register Auction 107
Zemanek-Münster
Figure of a Portuguese colonial official, South Africa, Nguni / Tsonga, Size: H: 25,5 cm (H: 10.0 inch), ID: 3053416
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Lot 97
Auction 107

Figure of a Portuguese colonial official ·  South Africa, Nguni / Tsonga · ID: 3053416

Starting price
EUR 850
Estimated price
EUR 1,000
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Provenance
Tony Prout, Glastonbury, UK
Amyas Naegele, New York, USA
Zemanek-Münster, Würzburg, Germany, 16 November 2019, lot 347
Arno Henseler, Munich, Germany
Size
H: 25,5 cm
H: 10.0 inch

Description

wood, rich black patina, base

This very finely carved figure with elegant, elongated proportions once served as the top of a dignitary staff. European garments and hat are reproduced in great detail.

Publications

AHDRC: 0167158

Figures

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