Auction 106
Zemanek-Münster
Pair of figures, ca. 1920s / 1930s, Mozambique, Makonde, Size: H: 42,5 cm (H: 16.7 inch), ID: 3052765
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Lot 404
Auction 106

Pair of figures, ca. 1920s / 1930s ·  Mozambique, Makonde · ID: 3052765

Starting price
EUR 1,500
Estimated price
EUR 3,000
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Provenance
Portuguese Private Collection
Size
H: 42,5 cm
H: 16.7 inch

Description

wood,

These figures are of outstanding quality. The body forms are nearly identical, and the facial features and scarifications are extremely accurately carved.

They represent an early example of “Transitional Art”, works created specifically for sale to a Western audience.

Africa
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