A RARE LWENA IVORY TRUMPET

Estimated Value:

2.500 € - 3.500 €

Result:

3.108 € incl. Premium and VAT

Description:

Angola
L. 35,5 cm
The slightly curved, bevelled horn is completed by the depiction of a figure with a stylised body. The hands lie on either side of the abdomen, which is indicated by the mouthpiece. The head wears a characteristic tiara cap and shows a face with finely modelled features. Very fine engraving of the ornaments and the headdress. Beautiful, nuanced, reddish-brown, glossy patina. Weight: 254 g
Important Bavarian private collection, acquired at Sotheby's Paris, 5 March 2006, lot 219 - EU marketing permission available

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