Description:

A BENIN BRONZE FIGURE OF A MUSICIAN WITH FLUTE, 20TH CENTURY, modeled in a standing position while playing a long flute, wearing a conical headdress suspending long hair braids, on a wide eyed facial expression over a short neck and animal claw necklace, above traditional attire cinched at the waist with tiger's head clasp and incised geometric patterns throughout. Height: 29 1/2"

  • Condition: Good condition, normal casting flaws throughout, surface buildup, cracks in conical headdress and under necklace as well as in torso, some casting holes. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."

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March 5, 2016 1:00 PM CST
Houston, TX, US

Simpson Galleries, LLC

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