Prix actuel 23.05.2024

Lot 70313


Lot 70313

Estimation: US$ 1.500 - 2.500
€ 1.400 - 2.300
Enchère: -11 Jours

Heritage Auctions Texas

Lieu: Dallas, TX
Enchère: 04.06.2024 10:00 Date
Numéro d’enchère: 8165
Nom d’enchère: Ethnographic Art : American Indian, Pre-Columbian and Tribal Signature® Auction

Détails du Lot
Three Kuba Cosmetic Boxes Democratic Republic of Congo, c. 20th century Each blackened wood in a crescent shape, lidded, with remains of red tukula pigment. One lid with eyebrows, eyes, and nose in high relief, surrounded by symbols of Kuba royalty; one lid with four horn shapes, geometric designs, and brass upholstery tacks; the third smaller lid with four horn shapes and a braided design. The sides of each also engraved with geometric designs symbolic of Kuba royalty. In good condition, the larger ones with cracks and losses on proper left corners, all with a dusty surface. Provenance: Property from the Esther and Alan Saks Family Collection Lengths: ranging from 8 ¾ to 14 ½ inches HID12401132022 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Lot Details
Three Kuba Cosmetic Boxes Democratic Republic of Congo, c. 20th century Each blackened wood in a crescent shape, lidded, with remains of red tukula pigment. One lid with eyebrows, eyes, and nose in high relief, surrounded by symbols of Kuba royalty; one lid with four horn shapes, geometric designs, and brass upholstery tacks; the third smaller lid with four horn shapes and a braided design. The sides of each also engraved with geometric designs symbolic of Kuba royalty. In good condition, the larger ones with cracks and losses on proper left corners, all with a dusty surface. Provenance: Property from the Esther and Alan Saks Family Collection Lengths: ranging from 8 ¾ to 14 ½ inches HID12401132022 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
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