Sitting Man
Zulu · South Africa
Reference: EMS-45
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- Height
- 114 cm
- Material
- Wood
Wooden statue of a pygmy smoking his pipe in thoughtful attitude. The thumb and index of the left hand form a circle through which a spear…
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Full original description
Wooden statue of a pygmy smoking his pipe in thoughtful attitude. The thumb and index of the left hand form a circle through which a spear of those used by the guards of buildings or premises in numerous cities in Africa fits perfectly. This is undoubtedly the representation of a guardian. Magnificent expression of the face.
Further technical information
- Attributed period
- Mid-century XX
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
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South Africa. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.
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