Zemanek-Münster

Pair of tongs ·  Nigeria, Mumuye · ID: 3036637

sold EUR 800
Provenance
British Private Collection
Alex 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.


The object Pair of tongs with the object ID 3036637 was last part of the auction 76th tribal art auction at March 22, 2014 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house. The object with the lot number 468 achieved a sales price of EUR 800.

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Comparing literature

Bonhams, New York, 15 May 2008, lot 689 (comparable object)


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