American Indian & Tribal Art
Description:
Tanzanian Human Effigy Root Club, Gogo, early 20th century, the long thin shaft terminates into the ball-shaped human head, with defined ears at sides, prominent nose, eyes inlaid with beads, and slit mouth with inlaid shell, smooth, dark patina, lg. 20 3/4 in.
Provenance: Private collection, Florida; Steve Powers, Brooklyn, New York; Peter Brams collection, New York City.
Estimate $600-800
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Keywords
Steve Powers, Gogo, Peter Brams, Brooklyn, New York CityAmerican Indian & Tribal Art
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