05-05-201805-05-2018
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
3099BBoston
May 5, 2018 10:00 AMCalender
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Zela Stool,

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Auction: American Indian & Ethnographic Arts - 3099BLocation: BostonDate / Time: May 05, 2018 10:00AM

Description:

Zela Stool, kipona, from the Mitwaba and Pweto areas of Southeastern Congo, caryatid stool, the female full figurine supporting the circular seat, sitting on her knees on a circular base, the full legs stretched backwards; hands wide open, fingers supporting the seat; the figure has full breasts, scarification waffle shaped patterns in the umbilical area and on flanks, reddish brown glossy patina, ht. 13 1/4 in. (33.5 cm).

Provenance: Jean-Marie Biebuyck collection, Boston; Lavuun Quackelbeen, Brussels, Belgium.
Estimate $15,000-20,000


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Keywords

Jean-Marie Biebuyck, Brussels, Belgium, Congo