Lot 175
  • 175

Ngombe Stool, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • wood, metal
  • Height: 11 3/4 in (29.8 cm)

Provenance

Private collects ion, San Francisco
Peter Wengraf, London and San Francisco
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1988

Condition

Good condition for an object of this age and type. Marks, nicks, scratches, and abrasions throughout from age and use. Proper right side of support with glued horizontal break, with drill holes above and below this break on the inside, remnants of previous native repair. Age crack to uppermost point in seat. Old chip to opposite corner, patinated over. Numerous circular marks in seat where studs were previously attached. Wear to rows of holes on top and bottom edge of seat. Very fine glossy dark brown patina.
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