9th Jun, 2022 10:30
Quarterly Specialist Sale
Ethnographica - Pair of tall African Nyamwezi carved 'stick' figures
Ethnographica - Pair of tall African carved 'stick' figures, Nyamwezi, Tanzania, a man and woman, each of typical elongated slender form with ovoid heads inset with small shell or white glass eyes, stylised hands to waist, on straight legs, one joined at the foot, 148cm high and smaller, (2)
Private collection, Somerset
These stick figures were reputedly used in water divination and other ceremonies.
Ethnographica - Pair of tall African carved 'stick' figures, Nyamwezi, Tanzania, a man and woman, each of typical elongated slender form with ovoid heads inset with small shell or white glass eyes, stylised hands to waist, on straight legs, one joined at the foot, 148cm high and smaller, (2)
Private collection, Somerset
These stick figures were reputedly used in water divination and other ceremonies.
Auction: Quarterly Specialist Sale, 9th Jun, 2022
Our Quarterly Specialist Sale of Fine Furniture, Modern Design, Paintings, Prints, Silver, Jewellery, Watches, Ceramics, Glassware & other Collectors Items.
Highlights include a set of George II silver tea canisters and sugar box in fitted ebonised case, an exhibition-quality Italian micromosaic table, a collection of Galle and other French art glass, and even a 1955 Jaguar Mark VII M car!
Viewing
Tuesday 7th June 10am to 5pm
Wednesday 8th June 10am to 5pm
Morning of sale 9am to 10:30am
