Lozi - Lozi - Africa / Zimbabwe
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Description from the seller
Zambia, Botswana / Lozi / Authentic Piece
Lozi prestige stool.
Wood. H. 24.5 cm ; Diam. 16 cm
Estimated period: late 19th century - early 20th century
Elegant throne with depiction of an animal, with small elevated ears, eyes in concentric circles, incisions representing the animal's fur, forelegs parallel and inclined forward, hind legs more vertical resting on a round base.
- Jeremy Sabine Collection, Cape Town.
Ian Shaw. London.
David Serra. Madrid.
Bibliography:
- Conru, Kevin. Art of Southeast Africa. Milan: 5 Continents, 2002.
- Pethica, Terence; Klopper, Sandra; Netttleton; Anitra. The Art of Southern Africa. The Terence Pethica Collection. Milan: 5 Continents, 2007.
Authentic piece used in tribal usage.
Provenance / Personal collection gathered over more than thirty years. -
Ex Jeremy Sabine, Cape Town.
Ex Ian Shaw. London.
Ex David Serra. Madrid
Certificate of authenticity from the David Serra gallery delivered with the work.
Bibliography:
- Conru, Kevin. Art of Southeast Africa. Milan: 5 Continents, 2002.
- Pethica, Terence; Klopper, Sandra; Netttleton; Anitra. The Art of Southern Africa. The Terence Pethica Collection. Milan: 5 Continents, 2007.
Zambia, Botswana / Lozi / Authentic Piece
Lozi prestige stool.
Wood. H. 24.5 cm ; Diam. 16 cm
Estimated period: late 19th century - early 20th century
Elegant throne with depiction of an animal, with small elevated ears, eyes in concentric circles, incisions representing the animal's fur, forelegs parallel and inclined forward, hind legs more vertical resting on a round base.
- Jeremy Sabine Collection, Cape Town.
Ian Shaw. London.
David Serra. Madrid.
Bibliography:
- Conru, Kevin. Art of Southeast Africa. Milan: 5 Continents, 2002.
- Pethica, Terence; Klopper, Sandra; Netttleton; Anitra. The Art of Southern Africa. The Terence Pethica Collection. Milan: 5 Continents, 2007.
Authentic piece used in tribal usage.
Provenance / Personal collection gathered over more than thirty years. -
Ex Jeremy Sabine, Cape Town.
Ex Ian Shaw. London.
Ex David Serra. Madrid
Certificate of authenticity from the David Serra gallery delivered with the work.
Bibliography:
- Conru, Kevin. Art of Southeast Africa. Milan: 5 Continents, 2002.
- Pethica, Terence; Klopper, Sandra; Netttleton; Anitra. The Art of Southern Africa. The Terence Pethica Collection. Milan: 5 Continents, 2007.
Details
Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Lozi
Country of Origin
Africa / Zimbabwe
Period
Early 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Lozi
Height
24.5 cm
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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