26th Apr, 2022 9:30
Tribal Art
A Bongo figure, Sudan, the apotropaic figure representing a wealthy dignitary, possibly wearing a hat, the notches beneath representing the herds of animals and milk pots he possessed, 135cm; together with a hardwood figural post standing on a column, approx 174cm,
The Von Staranburg Niedenthal Collection
Sold for £200
A Bongo figure, Sudan, the apotropaic figure representing a wealthy dignitary, possibly wearing a hat, the notches beneath representing the herds of animals and milk pots he possessed, 135cm; together with a hardwood figural post standing on a column, approx 174cm,
ProvenanceThe Von Staranburg Niedenthal Collection
