Emporium Auction
Tue, May 18, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 101
Two West African Carved Fruit Bat Motif Stools
Estimate: $300 - $500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Cameroonian/Nigerian, Western Grassfields area, possibly Mandankwe culture, possibly late 19th/early 20th century, circular seats on openwork stylized fruit bat form supports and ring form bases, larger example 16 x 12-3/4 in. - Provenance: Property from a Private Collection Sold to Benefit The University of Georgia Foundation
surface dirt layer and accretion, scattered surface scratches, bumps, cracks, and small chips throughout, wear consistent with age and use
Condition
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