FRAGMENT OF A CHAIR WITH CARYATIDS - Bissagos Archipelago, G - Lot 415

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FRAGMENT OF A CHAIR WITH CARYATIDS - Bissagos Archipelago, G - Lot 415
FRAGMENT OF A CHAIR WITH CARYATIDS - Bissagos Archipelago, Guinea-Bissau - Bidjogo? Mid-20th century. Wood, hide, metal. Dimensions: H. 45 cm. A wide circular top rests on four heads facing in all four directions. Fragments of hide are attached and cover the faces. The overall appearance is massive and dense. It appears that the lower section is missing. Condition: The lower part is heavily eroded and missing, giving the piece a massive and powerful appearance. Research and documentation: Coryse Mwape, art historian specializing in ancient African art. Internal ref.: 325
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