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A Large Finely Carved ‘Cup Carrier’ of a Women with Child

$37,750
£28,534.32
€32,791.01
CA$52,566.64
A$58,478.24
CHF 30,655.02
MX$714,589.77
NOK 390,353.49
SEK 367,463.80
DKK 244,772.43
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A Large Finely Carved ‘Cup Carrier’ of a Women with Child Superb colour and rich patina 
Wood Tschokwe, Democratic Republic of Congo Early 20th Century Size: 42cm high - 16½ ins high Provenance: Old French collection Ex Lucas Ratton, Paris, France Ex Private English collection A rare sculpture, possibly unique in this rendition. Symbolic of ‘Motherhood’ this beautiful Tschokwe cup carrier is an important part of the cannon of African Art. The child is carved on the central part of the statue, protected by his mothers arms. The facial features are exemplary examples of the great sculptors of this ethnic group. Mother and Child figures are relatively rare in Tschokwe art.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)Depth: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9363243329962

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