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Traditional African Arts on Top

Result EUR209,660
Published on , by Anne Doridou-Heim
Auction on 06 November 2020 - 16:00 (CET) - 12, rue Drouot - 75009 Paris

This sale devoted to the traditional arts of Africa, Oceania and America totaled €1,111,513, with several historiated pieces reaching six–figure bids.

Mozambique or South Africa, top of a Tsonga anthropomorphic cane (nguni), hard wood... Traditional African Arts on Top

Mozambique or South Africa, top of a Tsonga anthropomorphic cane (nguni), hard wood with a blonde patina, h. 30.3 cm (i.e. 11.93 in).
Result: €209,660

At the duly documented non-Western traditional arts sale held by the Binoche et Giquello auction house, this top of an anthropomorphic cane attributed to a sculptor of the Tsonga people quite rightfully achieved the highest result: €209,660. The price was justified, for this very pure, almost…
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Friday 06 November 2020 - 16:00 (CET) - Live
12, rue Drouot - 75009 Paris
Giquello
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