Lot 83

Group of Five African Wooden Headrests

Estimate: $400 - $600
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

Including examples from Guinea, Biojogo culture; Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lele culture; Ethiopian and Central Africa, all with geometric decoration, the largest with beading.

Largest: 6 7/8 x 6 1/8 in. 

Note: Similar Kuba and Ethiopian and examples are illustrated in Marc Ginzberg, Abstract Forms, Skira, 2000, pages 31 and 37.

Condition

Minor nicks, losses and one with an old repair to the top. A few with polish 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.