African Textiles and Artifacts-Dr. Gould
By Ray's Premier Auction
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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 225:
Top Section of an Ancestral Alter, Fon Peoples, Republic of Benin, West Africa,
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Sold for: $50
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Top Section of an Ancestral Alter, Fon Peoples, Republic of Benin, West Africa,
Top section of an ancestral alter, including three cast bronze figures (made using the lost wax method), as well as animal, bird and tree forms, and a bone fragment, Fon peoples, Republic of Benin, West Africa, 19th century, or early 20th century. Approximate size, 6"H x 3.75"Diameter
PROVENANCE: From the estate of Dr. Philip Gould, New York
Condition: Fair condition, good patina, wear consistent with age, missing iron mounting pole and frame, also missing hanging elements, some losses also to top,
