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African Kuba Cup Bryce Holcomb Pace Primitive Provenance

$1,850
£1,398.37
€1,606.98
CA$2,576.11
A$2,865.82
CHF 1,502.30
MX$35,019.63
NOK 19,129.91
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DKK 11,995.47
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About the Item

A Kuba Head as a cup. Rich dark patina. Mount included. From The Late Bryce Holcombe Collection. Bryce was the founding director of Pace Primitive, and a personal friend.
  • Creator:
    Kuba (Sculptor)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)Width: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Depth: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. rich untouched patina, base included.
  • Seller Location:
    Sharon, CT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3438326901012

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