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$246

Fine Akan Brass Goldweight, cross-legged figure sitting on a base, ht. 2 in. Provenance: Newman Collection, New Jersey; Sotheby's Parke Bernet, New York, October 10, 1975, Lot 128; Jay C. Leff Collection; formerly in the collection of Miguel Covarrubias. Exhibitions: Carnegie, Black Africa, no. 125. Estimate $400-600 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.


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