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Important African, Oceanic and American Tribal Art

October 23, 2010

Lot: 178 Lot: 180

A Salampasu figure; Salampasu, D.R. Congo.

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LOT 179

A Salampasu figure; Salampasu, D.R. Congo.

Estimate: $900.00 - $1,200.00
Realized: $475

A Salampasu figure; Salampasu, D.R. Congo. The figure with attached arms and large paddle-like hands, and simple legs, the face wearing a carved mask in classical Salampasu style, and costume. Fine encrusted surface.
Provenance: Wally and Brenda Zollman, Indiana. W. 9 1/2", H. 9 3/8"