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Live Auction

Property from the Collection of Tom Levine

Thu, Jun 3, 2021 11:00AM EDT
Lot 344

Group of Five African Articles Including a Luba Rattle, Three Vessels, and a Makonde Figural Staff

Estimate: $250 - $450
Sold for

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$200 $50
$500 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000

The rattle with an inventory number 'FX92380a', 

The tallest 12 in. overall.

Condition

The rattle with very little age splits and general wear. The figural staff with minor nicks and wear. The iron red painted Teke pottery vessel with tiny nicks along the rim and abrasions and surface wear. The Ugandan metal-mounted wood vessel with minor losses on the rim, age splits on the base and wear. The Solongo pottery vessel with nicks to the rim, minor abrasions with smoke and paint residue.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.