Lot 30
  • 30

A Fine and Rare Bembe Medicine Container, Republic of the Congo

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description

the dog with elongated torso, removable curling tail, inset porcelain eyes, on the back a circular opening sealed with a cork; fine lustrous varied brown patina.

Provenance

Reportedly collected by F.T.G. Clark in the Congo in 1900 
Acquired at Sotheby's London, June 24, 1992, lot 200