2 African carvings
21 September 2022
Description

2 African wood carvings Solid wood Round thick base allows the carving to stand still With jewelry accessories

Dimensions

38.5”x6”x7” 40”x7.5”x7”

Provenance

Bought overseas

Acquired from
Inherited
For sale
Maybe
Answered within about 2 hours
By Delia
Sep 21, 22:01 UTC
Fair Market Value
$400 - $600 USD
Suggested Asking Price $700 USD
What does this mean?

Hi Jessica,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

Two African export carved hardwood figures
made for the tourist trade, both 20th Century
One a female figure with pronounced breasts and facial features, carved wooden headdress and necklace with beaded jewelry (skirt and necklace), on a round base.
One a male figure with pronounced facial features, carved braided cornrows, wearing a carved shift and carrying a carved club in one hand, a carved knife in the other, its legs crossed, on a round base.
One 38 1/2 inches high on a base 6 by 7 inches
Other 40 inches high on a base 7 1/2 by 7 inches
CONDITION: both appear to be in generally good condition
PROVENANCE: acquired overseas
$200-300 each or $400-600 for the two together*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

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