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• Auction House:
  Webb's
• Sale Name:
  Oceanic & African Arts
• Sale Date:
  26 Mar 2013 ~ 6pm (NZ time)
• Lot #:
  19
• Lot Description:
  Chiwara – Mali
  In the superbly stylised form of a female antelope, the chiwara stands upon a rectangular platform which is pierced for attachment to a headdress. Faceted, angular plains form the body and legs. An elongated tubular neck with a leather collar supports the animal’s head. The head offers an open mouth with tongue protruding, a pierced nose, inset circular eyes and fine, incised patterning. From the back of the head, ears extend in backswept position framing two carved, elegantly curving horns. Rich, dark-brown patina.
  L.320mm, W.320mm.
• Provenance:
  Alan Lazansky collection. Private collection, New York, USA.
• Estimate:
  NZ$1,500 - 2,500
• Realised Price:
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• Category:
  Tribal

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