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Koma-Bulsa Culture, (9) terracotta heads

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Koma-Bulsa Culture, (9) terracotta heads

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Description

Koma-Bulsa Culture, (9) terracotta heads, Possibly 14th-16th c. CE, North Ghana, hand-moulded earthenware, each with expressive features, one two-sided Janus head, each on custom wood stand, 7"h (largest), 2.5"h (smallest

Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC

Notes/Literature: Professor of Chinese Art History at Columbia University and Sarah Lawrence College, Professor Philip Gould was a passionate collector of African Art, and curated numerous museum and gallery exhibitions from his personal collection.

Condition

Good, appears to be authentic old surface, all fragmentary and showing various degrees of surface erosion and loss of features **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.

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Koma-Bulsa Culture, (9) terracotta heads

Name: Koma-Bulsa Culture, (9) terracotta heads
SKU: 112683340
Price: 700 USD
Availability: InStock

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