A PAIR OF IVORY COAST POLYCHROME 'TUGUBELE' DIVINATION FIGURES SENUFO PEOPLE, MID 20TH CENTURY
Description: A PAIR OF IVORY COAST POLYCHROME 'TUGUBELE' DIVINATION FIGURES
SENUFO PEOPLE, MID 20TH CENTURY
The male figure depicted riding a mule, carrying a sword. The female figure seated on a chair, both with vibrant polychrome decoration.
The male figure 38cm, 27cm wide. The female figure 35cm high, 13cm wide
Condition:
Condition: The male figure with old breaks to the front half of the mule and the right arm, amateurly repaired with cloth and glue. The painted decoration possibly later. the female figure with several repaired breaks including to arm, legs, left foot and chair overall, including age splits.
LJ delivery size: Medium
The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect articles for sale at our pre-sale viewing where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice.
Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.
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Description: A PAIR OF IVORY COAST POLYCHROME 'TUGUBELE' DIVINATION FIGURES
SENUFO PEOPLE, MID 20TH CENTURY
The male figure depicted riding a mule, carrying a sword. The female figure seated on a chair, both with vibrant polychrome decoration.
The male figure 38cm, 27cm wide. The female figure 35cm high, 13cm wide
Condition:
Condition: The male figure with old breaks to the front half of the mule and the right arm, amateurly repaired with cloth and glue. The painted decoration possibly later. the female figure with several repaired breaks including to arm, legs, left foot and chair overall, including age splits.
LJ delivery size: Medium
The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect articles for sale at our pre-sale viewing where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice.
Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.
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