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Lot 420: Pair of African Cast Brass Seated Figures, Baule Style
2026-04-25T15:00:00Z
Start price: CAD $50
Lot 420:
Pair of African Cast Brass Seated Figures, Baule Style
Description
Pair of cast brass African figures depicted seated on low stools, rendered with elongated heads, prominent ears, and stylized facial features. Each figure displays incised decorative motifs across the torso and neck, evoking traditional scarification patterns associated with West African sculptural traditions.
One figure holds a pipe and small vessel, while the other presents hands forward in a gesture suggestive of offering or ritual presentation. Both figures exhibit a warm, naturally aged patina with visible casting marks and surface wear consistent with age and handling.
Details
Origin: West Africa (likely Ghana or Côte d’Ivoire)
Material: Cast brass / bronze
Form: Seated male and female figures
Height: approx. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm) each
Condition: Surface wear, oxidation, and casting irregularities consistent with age and material.
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