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MWR-064986
A Buyu Figure
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Region
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Culture
Sikasingo / Basikasingo / Kasingo / Pre-Bembe / Buyu / Boyo
Features
Male / Man
,
An Ancestor
,
Anthropomorphic
,
standing
Categories
Figure / Statue
Materials
Vegetal Fibre
,
Wood
Period
XIX-XXth century
Dimensions
43.8 cm (17.2 in)
Provenance
John J. Klejman, New York
Deborah and Jack Rosenberg, New York
Judy Rosenberg, New York
Nov 11, 2004, Sotheby's - African, Oceanic and Pre-Columbian Art
Myron Kunin, Minneapolis
Nov 11, 2014, Sotheby's - In Pursuit of Beauty: The Myron Kunin Collection of African Art
Auction results
Lot 117, Sotheby's, New York - Nov 11, 2004
African, Oceanic and Pre-Columbian Art
Estimate:
USD
40,000 - 60,000
Sold:
USD
72,000
USD
72,000
Lot 126, Sotheby's, New York - Nov 11, 2014
In Pursuit of Beauty: The Myron Kunin Collection of African Art
Estimate:
USD
60,000 - 90,000
Unsold