Large wooden three-headed totem sculpture - Gabonese African art - West Africa, 28 cm - West Africa (No reserve price)
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A large three-headed wooden totem sculpture of Gabonese origin in West Africa, depicting Punu/Vuvu culture, dating to the early 20th century, carved in wood and measuring 28 cm in height, with provenance Collection privée and authentic original in excellent condition.
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Superb and elegant vertical three-headed sculpture (three heads), two of which are stacked on one side.
A detailed description will be provided later, but for now I am giving you an overview of all 24 object listings whose provenance remains exceptional—a scientific treasure and primeval art.
Among my 24 listings, discover a unique historical ensemble, kept intact and preserved within my family for over 70 years, because a former family member worked at the prestigious Bureau de Recherche Géologique Minière (the BRGM) in the 1950s. These pieces are part of a spectacular field collection.
The collection is documented by its wooden transport crate with colonial BRGM Natitingou-Dahomey inscriptions, the former name of present-day Benin; it is also documented by an exceptional set of 26 geological maps with explanatory notes dating from surveys carried out between 1935 and 1961.
Among my 24 sales, you will find an exceptional King Manilla weighing over 3.8 kg.
Each lot (24 in total) is a fragment of this historic geological expedition.
This remarkable statuette, 28 cm tall, represents a column or totem with a double face stacked on one side and another face on the opposite side.
These motifs traditionally derive from Gabonese culture, from the Punu/Vuvi ethnicities.
The two pared-down faces bear a white kaolin patina, with fine black geometric features topped by a double-shell carved headdress.
Beautiful piece with character and aesthetics, despite a missing portion of the headdress (see photos).
Good antique condition with its original patina.
Authentic collectible piece.
Superb and elegant vertical three-headed sculpture (three heads), two of which are stacked on one side.
A detailed description will be provided later, but for now I am giving you an overview of all 24 object listings whose provenance remains exceptional—a scientific treasure and primeval art.
Among my 24 listings, discover a unique historical ensemble, kept intact and preserved within my family for over 70 years, because a former family member worked at the prestigious Bureau de Recherche Géologique Minière (the BRGM) in the 1950s. These pieces are part of a spectacular field collection.
The collection is documented by its wooden transport crate with colonial BRGM Natitingou-Dahomey inscriptions, the former name of present-day Benin; it is also documented by an exceptional set of 26 geological maps with explanatory notes dating from surveys carried out between 1935 and 1961.
Among my 24 sales, you will find an exceptional King Manilla weighing over 3.8 kg.
Each lot (24 in total) is a fragment of this historic geological expedition.
This remarkable statuette, 28 cm tall, represents a column or totem with a double face stacked on one side and another face on the opposite side.
These motifs traditionally derive from Gabonese culture, from the Punu/Vuvi ethnicities.
The two pared-down faces bear a white kaolin patina, with fine black geometric features topped by a double-shell carved headdress.
Beautiful piece with character and aesthetics, despite a missing portion of the headdress (see photos).
Good antique condition with its original patina.
Authentic collectible piece.
Details
Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
West Africa
Period
Early 20th century
Material
Wood
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Large wooden three-headed totem sculpture - Gabonese African art - West Africa, 28 cm
Height
282 mm
Width
48 mm
Depth
55 mm
Weight
0.12 kg
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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