Chokwe - Angola

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Julien Gauthier
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Chokwe hardwood mortar from Angola, 21.5 cm high with natural patina, provenance Private Collection, authentic original, edge break noted, no stand included.

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Description from the seller

Interesting Chokwe mortar in hardwood with a natural patina from use. Formerly from the Dick Clark collection, Los Angeles, the previous owner states that it was acquired in the 1960s from Henri Kamer. There is a crack on the rim of the mortar. Height: 21.5 cm.

Seller's Story

PRIMITIVE ART IN GENERAL, ESPECIALLY AFRICAN. ORIGINATING FROM PRIVATE COLLECTIONS OR ACQUIRED AT PROFESSIONAL GALLERIES OR INTERNATIONAL AUCTIONS.
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Interesting Chokwe mortar in hardwood with a natural patina from use. Formerly from the Dick Clark collection, Los Angeles, the previous owner states that it was acquired in the 1960s from Henri Kamer. There is a crack on the rim of the mortar. Height: 21.5 cm.

Seller's Story

PRIMITIVE ART IN GENERAL, ESPECIALLY AFRICAN. ORIGINATING FROM PRIVATE COLLECTIONS OR ACQUIRED AT PROFESSIONAL GALLERIES OR INTERNATIONAL AUCTIONS.
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Details

Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Chokwe
Country of Origin
Angola
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Fair condition
Height
21.5 cm
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
SpainVerified
240
Objects sold
100%
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