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Tue, May 18, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 94

West African Carved Openwork Stool

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, Western Grassfields area, Babanki style, possibly early 20th century, circular seat on openwork figural carved face supports and ring bases, 20 x 16 in. - Provenance: Property from a Private Collection Sold to Benefit The University of Georgia Foundation

Condition

large split/separation to seat edge and one support ring, some large chips to ring base, some old green paint stains to top, surface dirt layer and accretion, scattered surface scratches, bumps, cracks, and small chips throughout, wear consistent with age and use
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