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Pair Of Large Scale Heavy Nzambu East African Carved Exotic Wood African Busts

$5,200per set
£3,930.56per set
€4,516.91per set
CA$7,240.97per set
A$8,055.28per set
CHF 4,222.68per set
MX$98,433.56per set
NOK 53,770.55per set
SEK 50,617.53per set
DKK 33,717per set
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A compatible pair of superbly crafted African busts in an extraordinary exotic hardwood. Nzambu East African sculptures, hand carved, solid and heavy depicting the busts of two tribesmen. Intricately carved in detail especially to hair and headdress. Both with incised signature "Nzambu" on bottom. Dimensions: Bust #1 - 24 1/4" x 7" W x 9 1/2" D Bust #2 - 24" x 11" D x 10" W Condition: Please see detail photos. Various signs of age include both with top to bottom stable age cracks, other multiple stable age cracks which do not detract from the fine and powerful presentation.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 11 in (27.94 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Tribal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Bridgeport, CT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 3303291stDibs: LU1755244364852

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