Mythical composite being in miniature form ·  Chad, Sao · ID: 3033802

Description

brass, stylized forms, an abstract disc-shaped head, elaborate work, on small pedestal;
rare ! If we consider the radio carbon data which could be obtained during excavations in this area, the Sao culture can be referred to as one of the oldest iron-working cultures in West Africa after the Nok. Artist unknown.

The object Mythical composite being in miniature form with the object ID 3033802 was part of the auction 71st tribal art auction on November 24, 2012. The object with the lot number 464 achieved a sales price of EUR 400 with an asking price of EUR 250.

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Comparing literature

Schädler, Karl-Ferdinand, Encyclopedia of African Art and Culture, München 2009, p. 531