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The surface displays a deep, naturally aged patina with wear consistent with age and use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLikely West African, the object was created for ceremonial or shrine use and retains its original sculptural character and aged appearance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 16 in. long.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Property from an important private collection, assembled by a dealer and collector over more than six decades.","brand":"A CUT ABOVE AUCTION","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45315912925299,"sku":"LA-237697170","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/4722\/3155\/files\/A2-22_94acbbee-e0ef-4d98-a9b5-6527e732cb28.jpg?v=1785975761"},{"product_id":"lot-27-yombe-carved-wooden-commemorative-ancestor-figure-democratic-republic-of-the-congo","title":"Yombe Carved Wooden Commemorative Ancestor Figure, Democratic Republic of the Congo","description":"Carved as a seated male figure with both hands supporting his face in a contemplative pose, this finely executed Yombe ancestor sculpture embodies the expressive traditions of the Lower Congo region. The figure features large white-painted eyes, a broad stylized face, and a deep, dark patina with surviving traces of white, red, and green pigments. Sculptures of this type were created to commemorate honored ancestors and served as enduring symbols of lineage, wisdom, and remembrance. The surface displays honest age-related wear, natural shrinkage cracks, and handling marks consistent with its age, contributing to its strong sculptural presence and authenticity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: Height: 13 1\/2 in. (34.3 cm).Condition: Overall good antique condition with age-related wear, scattered surface abrasions, natural shrinkage cracks, pigment loss, and an old stabilization or repair at the neck consistent with age and use.Provenance: Property from an important private collection, assembled by a dealer and collector over more than six decades.","brand":"A CUT ABOVE AUCTION","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45315913318515,"sku":"LA-237926768","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/4722\/3155\/files\/A2-27_4578c9ff-c2c8-46d8-82fd-088ba5a9f653.jpg?v=1785975896"},{"product_id":"lot-31-korean-goryeo-celadon-bowl-with-incised-lotus-scroll-decoration","title":"Korean Goryeo Celadon Bowl with Incised Lotus Scroll Decoration","description":"Korean Goryeo celadon stoneware bowl of shallow rounded form, the interior finely incised with a central lotus blossom and scrolling lotus foliage beneath a soft olive-brown celadon glaze. The exterior is plain and covered in the same translucent glaze, displaying fine natural craquelure and subtle firing variations. Raised on a neatly trimmed circular foot exposing the buff stoneware body. The restrained decoration, elegant profile, and muted glaze are characteristic of Goryeo celadon of the late 12th to 13th century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 6.75 in. diameter × 2 in. high; weight 15.1 oz.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Minor rim wear, small chips to the foot ring, firing imperfections, and natural glaze craquelure consistent with age.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Property from an important private collection, assembled by a dealer and collector over more than six decades.","brand":"A CUT ABOVE AUCTION","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45315913580659,"sku":"LA-237929039","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/4722\/3155\/files\/A2-31_166f9746-fbda-4094-bca2-870408cf108c.jpg?v=1785976173"},{"product_id":"lot-35-taino-carved-black-stone-anthropomorphic-zemi-three-pointer-trigonolito-greater-antilles","title":"Taíno Carved Black Stone Anthropomorphic Zemí Three-Pointer (Trigonolito), Greater Antilles","description":"Carved from dense black stone and polished to a lustrous finish, this Taíno anthropomorphic trigonolito depicts a stylized zemí, a sacred ancestral or spiritual being. The sculpture features deeply recessed eyes, a broad mouth, finely incised geometric decoration, and the characteristic three-pointed form associated with Taíno ceremonial tradition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eComparable anthropomorphic examples are held in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Smithsonian Institution.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 5 in. high × 7 in. wide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Property from an important private collection, assembled by a dealer and collector over more than six decades.","brand":"A CUT ABOVE AUCTION","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45315913875571,"sku":"LA-237940843","price":800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/4722\/3155\/files\/A2-35_5f402e27-fc67-4a77-8835-d96c61334c18.jpg?v=1785976319"},{"product_id":"lot-37-japanese-studio-stoneware-bowl-with-abstract-relief-decoration","title":"Japanese Studio Stoneware Bowl with Abstract Relief Decoration","description":"A finely crafted Japanese studio stoneware bowl of gently lobed form, covered in a warm cream feldspathic glaze with dense iron spotting produced during reduction firing. The interior is decorated in applied and carved relief with stylized abstract naturalistic motifs, rendered in soft blue-gray and cream glazes, creating a dynamic composition that invites multiple interpretations. The bowl rests on a carefully trimmed ring foot enclosing a recessed base with concentric turning marks and a decorative radiating carved medallion, reflecting the hand of an accomplished studio potter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSizeDiameter: 6½ in. (16.5 cm); Height: approximately 2 in. 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