Zemanek-Münster

Figure of an Askari

Tanzanie, Kwere
Vendu 240 €
Provenance
Phillips Auctions, Great Britain, Sale No. 196, lot 487
Hans-Wilhelm Wittmeier, Rösrath, Germany
Taille
H: 92 cm
H: 36.2 inch

Description

wood, red and dark brown patina, in military posture and elaborate military attire, high headdress with german Reichsadler (?), slightly dam., minor missing parts, traces of insect caused damage;
can be ascribed to the “Kaiser Wilhelm Master” because of physiognomy (eyes in deep hollows, nose with broad bridge) and design of the hands.


Littérature comparée

Stevenson, M. & M. Graham-Stewart, The Mlungu in Africa, 2003, p. 83

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