from various cultures, including one Baoule male diviner figure, one female twin figure (Ibeji) from the Yoruba peoples, one Nomoli figure, and three Iroquois carved soapstone figures each signed to base
tallest: 24 x 4 1/2 inches
from a Woodmere, NY Estate
overall good condition, wood figures with some areas of wood splitting and abrasions, soapstone figures with scattered abrasions and Nomoli figure with losses to back
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Condition reports are based on visual inspection by the Capsule team under typical office lighting. Unless otherwise noted, items are not examined under UV light in advance of sale. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. Remember, all lots are previously owned and all sales are final. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot.
Art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated. Frames, lampshades, or items described as “supplementary” are not considered integral to the value of the lot and are excluded from condition assessments. This includes any mat, mounting, glazing, hanging apparatus, case, box, or stand. Timepiece movements, lighting elements and items with mechanical or electrical components have not been thoroughly tested and are not covered under warranty by Capsule.
