Lot #24 - Shona Headrest
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Auction House:Webb's
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Sale Name:Important Oceanic & African Art
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Sale Date:10 Jun 2014 ~ 6pm (NZ time)
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Lot #:24
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Lot Description:Shona Headrest
A superb early example with symmetrical, geometric forms enriched by deeply carved surface motifs. Some damage evident. Rich brown patina.
H.174mm, W.190mm. -
Provenance:Private collection, New Zealand. Provenance: Collected by Dr G Whery (George) who was a doctor at Addenbrooke's Hospital Cambridge England. Thought to have been collected in Africa, around 1860.
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Estimate:NZ$800 - 1,200
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Realised Price:
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Category:Tribal
This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.