Yoruba Peoples, (3) divination boards and tapper
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Description
Yoruba Peoples, (3) divination boards and tapper, Nigeria, carved wood, the rims carved with faces and geometric designs, including one round board, 12"d, and two polychromed rectangular boards, 13.5"l x 8"w
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.
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, aged patina, signs of wear from use, 8" hairline in round board, scratches, scuffs typical of age and material **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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Yoruba Peoples, (3) divination boards and tapper
Estimate $400 - $600
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