January New Year Uncurated Auction
Lot 172:
Mother and Child sculpture carved sculpture with plated hair, carving indicative of Bambara style. Geometric patterns on torso. Gwan sculptures were considered to be the ideal in beauty and in character and were enshrined. 22 3/4"H x 6" W. Base: 5" Diameter. Wear consistent with age. Senufo Seated Male Figure Cote d’Ivoire Sculpture Wood and pigment. Wear of stain on head, hands and toes. 21" H x 4 1/2" W. Provenance: From the Labelle Prussin Estate, Author of African Nomadic Architecture.
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