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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
Acquired at Sotheby's London, June 24, 1992, lot 200