Figure - South Africa

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Dimitri André
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Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.

Estimate  € 260 - € 330
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This South African doll is made of gourd, glass beads and fabric, measures 22 cm in height and comes from a Belgian private collection.

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Description from the seller

Very beautiful and rare South African doll in calabash, beads, and fabric
Provenance: Belgian private collection
Sold with certificate of authenticity

Seller's Story

Independent gallery established in Brussels since 2009, near the flea market, we specialize in ethnographic and artistic collectible objects. We offer sculptures, masks, and African figurines, with particular interest in pieces from Central Africa and the Congo, as well as traditional textiles, bronzes, antique weapons, jewelry, coins, old maps, and archaeological objects. Thanks to our consignment service, we regularly receive collections from heirs, antique dealers, and collectors, which allows us to frequently refresh our selection. Each item is described accurately and shipped with the utmost care, based on a commitment to transparency, authenticity, and respect for buyers.
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Very beautiful and rare South African doll in calabash, beads, and fabric
Provenance: Belgian private collection
Sold with certificate of authenticity

Seller's Story

Independent gallery established in Brussels since 2009, near the flea market, we specialize in ethnographic and artistic collectible objects. We offer sculptures, masks, and African figurines, with particular interest in pieces from Central Africa and the Congo, as well as traditional textiles, bronzes, antique weapons, jewelry, coins, old maps, and archaeological objects. Thanks to our consignment service, we regularly receive collections from heirs, antique dealers, and collectors, which allows us to frequently refresh our selection. Each item is described accurately and shipped with the utmost care, based on a commitment to transparency, authenticity, and respect for buyers.
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Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
South Africa
Material
glass beads and calabash, Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
22 cm
Width
6 cm
Depth
6 cm
Estimated period
1940-1950, 1950-1960
BelgiumVerified
9092
Objects sold
99.74%
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