Zemanek-Münster

Standing pair of figures

Tanzania, Sukuma
sold EUR 1,000
Provenance
Pierre Dartevelle, Brussels, Belgium
Walter Hekster, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Size
H: 49 cm
50 cm
H: 19.3 inch
19.7 inch

Description

wood, reddish brown patina with traces of black paint, seven beaded strings, male/female, both extremely long-legged with identical formed bodies, prominent sexual characteristics, slightly dam. (noses), minor missing parts (foot tip of the male figure right hand side), paint rubbed off, socles;
figures in pairs usually depict the primordial couple.


Expertise

Certificat, Pierre Dartevelle, Brussels 24.10.2001

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