I think its from the Cross River area of Nigeria. I haveno reason to question its authenticity. ... From: lucasanart <lucasanart@...> To:...
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GARYGLS2000@...
bunumbu
Apr 17, 2010 4:22 am
M., it could be from Sierra Leone, some kind of pombdo figure perhaps? Gary S. ... From: M.E.F. <mfliegelmann@...> To: African_Arts@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
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Veronique Martelliere
proximatribal
Apr 17, 2010 3:16 pm
Might be an Akwanshi from South-East Nigeria - Cross River region, Ikom area. Â ________________________________ From: lucasanart <lucasanart@...> To:...
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Stephane
stephanevermer
Apr 18, 2010 3:42 am
Hi, first thank you for your reply. I have more work to submit to you: http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/African_Arts/photos/album/1128306842/pic/list Unable to...
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ari birnbaum
arib100
Apr 18, 2010 2:26 pm
new material [ideas]for collectors... http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/16/arts/design/16african.html...
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Lee Rubinstein
leerubinstein
Apr 18, 2010 2:58 pm
To learn more about the exhibition and to view a selection of works with commentary... WATCH: Interview with "Through African Eyes" exhibit curator Dr. Nii ...
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Lee Rubinstein
leerubinstein
Apr 18, 2010 6:47 pm
As the figure does not particularly or closely correspond stylistically with any one of the possibly related traditions, I think it is worthwhile to do an...
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Lucas San
lucasanart
Apr 19, 2010 12:34 pm
The French artist who sold it to me, I assure you that belonged to the Bamileke of Cameroon, the grassland area. But I've been looking for information on the...
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M.E.F.
mfliegelmann
Apr 19, 2010 12:34 pm
Johann Levy (spelling?) of Paris has published on the subject I think? M ________________________________ From: Lee Rubinstein <LeeRubinstein@...> To:...
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rpearsonpe
Apr 21, 2010 3:07 am
An African Runner/Dealer brought this piece to Colorado several years ago, but I thought it looked to bizarre for what I was familiar with, but then...
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m m
pinkorchidmello
Apr 21, 2010 3:13 am
Hello, It has been suggested by John Vlach and others that these vessels may be related to minkisi figures constructed by the Kongo people. The formal...
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spric1h
Apr 21, 2010 3:15 am
Hi People Here is a link <http://www.tribalartforum.org/yoruba_figure/yoruba.html> to a figure about 13 inches tall. It is a kneeling woman, highly...
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Beth Peart
beepeawee1...
Apr 21, 2010 4:27 am
Nothing to offer on your questions, but this just about made me faint. Lovely ________________________________ From: spric1h <sprice@...> To:...
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Veronique Martelliere
proximatribal
Apr 21, 2010 12:04 pm
It might well be a Fon altar ("Asen") ! ________________________________ From: rpearsonpe <rpearsonpe@...> To: African_Arts@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tue,...
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Paul DeLucco
pauldelucco
Apr 21, 2010 12:04 pm
Greetings, The graves of BaKongo notables from the 18th and 19th centuries were often decorated with British-made Toby jugs (as well as with Holland...
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RAND (www.RandAfrican...
denverrand
Apr 21, 2010 12:05 pm
I'm looking forward to going to the preview for this auction and attending the events taking place in NYC that week. In the catalog they list lot 147 as Pindi...
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john hope-falkner
johnnyalexan...
Apr 21, 2010 12:06 pm
Bonjour, Surely this must be a West African shrine? As you suggest, it would be a foolhardy - if not very uncomfortable - person who attempted to use the piece...
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ari birnbaum
arib100
Apr 21, 2010 12:06 pm
Hi Steve, From my friend [top expert]: Certainly not traditional in style. Looks like an old curio,well carved,but not authentic. Regards, Ari ... From:...
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Gi Mateusen
mateusen1
Apr 21, 2010 12:07 pm
For me it belongs to the rituals of Asen of Benin. Mostly these altars have figures on the top. -- Gi Mateusen mobile: +.32.(0)477.300679 E-mail:...
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nefertitithesecond
nefertitithe...
Apr 21, 2010 12:09 pm
I AM CERTAIN THIS FIGURE WAS OFFERED AND SOLD ON EBAY FOR $600.00 NOT SO LONG AGO SUPPOSEDLY OLD AND WORTH A LOT MORE $$$$...
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spric1h
Apr 21, 2010 7:32 pm
Hi Ari My guess is that it's either exactly as your friend says (old but made for sale to Europeans) or if authentic, stylistically peculiar. The difference...
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spric1h
Apr 21, 2010 7:32 pm
Hi Assuming that this is the same piece, how does this illuminate the questions about age or geographic origin? Steve Price...
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Lucas San
lucasanart
Apr 21, 2010 7:38 pm
I found a picture of a stone sculpture of Cameroon. I think they are very similar to mine, although its size is much larger. What do you think? Do you know of...
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ari birnbaum
arib100
Apr 21, 2010 7:39 pm
Hi Rand, Lot 147-----top expert opinion: I think the body looks rather Lobi but i'd have to get a better feel for the face and patina to say for sure it wasn't...
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Lee Rubinstein
leerubinstein
Apr 21, 2010 8:05 pm
If one zooms the image, it is possible to see that the wood is dark and polished in a manner not commonly observed in Lobi figures, generally speaking. Also,...
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Gary Dexter
garydex
Apr 21, 2010 8:06 pm
Thanks for your opinions! Paul, where might I find reference to these Toby figures on graves? Have you seen any old photos? Also, all of the circa 1860-1880...
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GARYGLS2000@...
bunumbu
Apr 22, 2010 2:55 am
This is most likely a contemporary ivory carved copy of the figure in Frank Willetts book?? ... From: Beth Peart <beepeawee1@...> To:...
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francisco blanco
franciscobla...
Apr 22, 2010 2:57 am
The ones in the picture with the old man are Ekoi grave stones from northem Nigeria ... From: Lucas San <lucasanart@...> Subject: Re: [African_Arts] Is...
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Marilyn Lingard
nefertitithe...
Apr 22, 2010 2:57 am
HI.....I REMEMBER THE AGE STATED WAS AT LEAST 75 YEARS OLD....WHERE IS THIS FIGURE NOW? ________________________________ From: spric1h <sprice@...> To:...
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mateusen1
Apr 22, 2010 2:58 am
Dear Members, If possible I like to have your opinion about a lega ivory piece. It is about 5 inch (13 cm) high and a weight of 235 gr. (pictures in the album...
