Pair of tongs · Nigeria, Mumuye · ID: 3036637
sold
EUR 800
Provenance
British Private CollectionAlex Arthur, Brussels, Belgium
Size
L: 57 cm
L: 22.4 inch
Description
metal, gracefully conceived form, engraved ornaments and writing “NYAKAN”, handles wrapped in copper wire, slight traces of usage and corrosion;
probably a blacksmith’s implement.
Comparing literature
Bonhams, New York, 15 May 2008, lot 689 (comparable object)