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LOT 49:
Portable Stool w/ Five Figures, Baule People, Côte
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Start price:
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1,000
Estimated price :
$1,500 - $3,500
Buyer's Premium: 35%
sales tax: 6.35%
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Portable Stool w/ Five Figures, Baule People, Côte
Baule People, Côte d'Ivoire: A finely carved ceremonial stool which features five caryatid figures (four female and one male) and a sixth support which is a carrying handle. Carved from a single section of wood, the piece has a smooth black/brown patina, with a noticeable lighter patina of use on the handle. The base, encircled with decorative incised rings which are connected by angular hatchings, also shows wear, with sections rubbed smooth. The upper rim of the seat is incised with a single row of decorative angled hatchings, some worn smooth. Some splits in the seat and base have tribal repairs.
Dimensions: 12H x 15.5 W x 15 D (inches)
Provenance: Private collection.
NOTE: Please inspect the photos, which supplement the written description and show the condition of this lot.
Condition: Good condition with an overall patina from handling, age and use. Some wood losses on the lower rim are smooth from wear. Some repairs have been made to the base and seat. The figures and handle are intact. Overall minor chipping and scuffs.
Note: Please inspect the photos, which supplement the written description and show the condition of this lot.
