Buti" statuette for magico-religious use, made of heavy wood - Lot 39

Lot 39
Go to lot
Estimation :
300 - 500 EUR
Buti" statuette for magico-religious use, made of heavy wood - Lot 39
Buti" statuette for magico-religious use, made of heavy wood with a dark patina, depicting a male figure with an abdominal reliquary cavity, the head supported by a strong neck, the face interiorized with fine linear scarifications and a beard collar. Headdress in high crest. Several missing pieces (woodborers), cracks, restoration to the headdress. Height: 60 cm. - TEKE - DRC Former collection of Lionel Levy (1927-2016), co-founder of the Portal Gallery of Modern Art, London, according to the current owner. Acquired from his descendants.
My orders
Sale information
Sales conditions
Return to catalogue