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Lot 2420

Four Central African Carved Wood Objects

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20th century, (4) objects to include a Luluwa Bwanga bwa cibola (maternity power figure) with carved features and extensive scarification, she holds a baby in her left arm, possible atrophied right arm (21 x 5 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.); an idiophone, possibly Fang, with rubbed surface and hollow to posterior, surmounted by standing figure, mounted to wood stand (21 1/2 x 3 7/8 x 3 7/8 in.); a Kuba crocodile form itombwa (rubbing oracle) (4 x 14 x 2 in.); and a Suku or Yaka kopa double-mouthed drinking vessel with handle and carved figure to body (3 3/8 x 5 3/4 x 4 in.).

From the Collection of the late Robert and Judith Weston, Detroit, Michigan

Maternity figure with scattered scuffs and small areas of insect damage.