British, Asian, and Continental Auction
Wed, May 19, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 472D
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.
surface dirt layer and accretion, scattered surface scratches, bumps, cracks, and small chips throughout, wear consistent with age and use
Provenance: Property from a Private Collection Sold to Benefit The University of Georgia Foundation
