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(14) unusual West African flutes

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Item Details

Description

(14) unusual West African flutes, Various Regions, including (12) wood examples carved as humans, animals and utilitarian objects, together with a cast aluminum and copper alloy example, 11"h (largest), 3"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, some with aged patina, scattered, nicks, scratches, rubbing **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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(14) unusual West African flutes

Name: (14) unusual West African flutes
SKU: 112683353
Price: 250 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $400 - $600

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