Pair of tongs
Nigéria, Mumuye
Vendu
800 €
Provenance
British Private CollectionAlex Arthur, Brussels, Belgium
Taille
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.