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Lidded bowl in the shape of a duck. Yoruba, Nigeria. L 53.5cm, H 23.5cm. Head, neck and plumage painted black and white. For kola nuts. In many African societies, kola nuts are offered to guests as a welcome gift. This requires a suitable container. Minor abrasions from prolonged use, otherwise intact. Provenance: Ex Coll. Mareidi and Gert Stoll, Berchtesgaden / Munich.

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Lidded bowl in the shape of a duck. Yoruba, Nigeria. L 53.5cm, H 23.5cm. Head, neck and plumage painted black and white. For kola nuts. In many African societies, kola nuts are offered to guests as a welcome gift. This requires a suitable container. Minor abrasions from prolonged use, otherwise intact. Provenance: Ex Coll. Mareidi and Gert Stoll, Berchtesgaden / Munich.

Estimate 720 - 900 EUR
Starting price 720 EUR

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For sale on Tuesday 16 Jul : 14:00 (CEST)
munich, Germany
Gorny & Mosch
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