African Textiles and Artifacts-Dr. Gould
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Oct 12, 2023
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Dr. Philip Gould a distinguished Professor of Chinese Art at Columbia University and Sarah Lawrence College, was in his personal life a passionate collector of tribal art and artifacts from around the world. This auction features many pieces from Dr. Gould's collection of African textiles and artifacts that he curated for numerous museum and gallery exhibitions. The collection includes fine examples of Kuba Textiles and Kente Textiles. Also featured are Masks, Carved Figures, Protective Fetishes, Cast Bronze Objects, Currency Cuffs and Hoes, Iron Currency, Hatchets, Ceremonial Swords, Throwing Knives, Terra Cotta Figures and Vessels.
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LOT 48:
Kuba Peoples Embroidered Raffia Textile
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Sold for: $160
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$375 - $450
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Kuba Peoples Embroidered Raffia Textile
Kuba peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo, Central Africa, an embroidered woven raffia ntshakishwepi, second up in the hierarchy of cloths work by the Bushong. Very nice example, 202" x 32"
PROVENANCE: From the estate of Dr. Philip Gould, New York
Condition: Fair, some holes, stains, wear commensurate with age
