African Artifacts and Textiles-Dr. Gould
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Jan 21, 2024
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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, Kente Textiles, Yoruba Textiles, Moroccan Textiles, Egyptian Textiles, Tunisian Textiles, Ewe Textiles and Coptic Textile Fragments. Also featured are Masks, Carved Figures, Fetish Objects, Cast Bronze Objects, Currency Cuffs and Hoes, Iron Currency, Hatchets, Ceremonial Swords, Throwing Knives, Terra Cotta Figures and Vessels.
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LOT 537:
Kuba Cut-Pile Textile
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Kuba Cut-Pile Textile
Kuba peoples, cut-pile embroidered raffia textile, likely first half of the 20th century, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa, 21" x 19"
PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York
Condition: Good; some moderate staining, discoloration and wear consistent with age
