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An Ibibio Marionette

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Item Details

Description

Marionette
Ibibio, Nigeria
Ohne Sockel / without base
Holz, Textil. H 92 cm.

Provenienz:
Carlo Monzino (1931-1996), Castagnola.

Marionettenfiguren sind Sinnbilder verschiedener Charaktere zur Illustration von Geschichten und Gesängen.

Weiterführende Literatur:
Wittmer, Marcilene K. / Arnett, William (1978). Three Rivers of Nigeria. Atlanta: The High Museum of Art.

CHF 400 / 800
EUR 344 / 688

Condition

The condition (wear, eventual cracks, tear, other imperfections and the effects of aging etc. if applicable) of this lot is as visible on the multiple photos we have uploaded for your documentation.

Please fee free to contact Hammer Auktionen for all questions you might have regarding this lot (info@hammerauktionen.ch).

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An Ibibio Marionette

Name: An Ibibio Marionette
SKU: 73318263
Price: 90 CHF
Availability: InStock

Estimate CHF 400 - CHF 800

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Starting Price CHF 5

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