Lot 291: A lovely Lwena figural stopper

Lwena, Angola; H: 3 3/4"

The tiny figurine probably once the top of a snuff box, the figure sitting with typical high coif and classically carved face, the body well rendered with arms wrapped about the torso and wide hips and legs. The bottom of the stopper with pyro engraved circles. Excellent patina. On a custom base.

Provenance:
Property of a West Coast private collector

Unsold

Share or Email This Lot

View all African Lots in this Auction

View all Lots in the Fine African, Oceanic and Pre-Columbian Art Auction