Tribal Art - 11th February 2014

Lot 373

A Benin ivory bell

Estimate £2,000 - £3,000 | Hammer £1200

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Description

A Benin ivory bell, Nigeria, with a seated figure surmount on a square tapering body with pierced and carved interlaced sides, the front and back with relief carved standing figures, with a mask clapper, 25.5cm high on a later stand. (2)

Provenance:

American collection.