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Rich, dark patina with expected wear consistent with age and use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 10 1\/2 in. high.\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":45315912826995,"sku":"LA-237695442","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/4722\/3155\/files\/A2-21_60abc37e-e770-43da-a476-01fa729bb268.jpg?v=1785975736"},{"product_id":"lot-22-west-african-carved-zoomorphic-ritual-object","title":"West African Carved Zoomorphic Ritual Object","description":"Carved hardwood ritual object depicting a stylized animal head with prominent ears, rounded snout, and hand-forged iron elements including a transverse bar and curved hook. 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-23-old-african-hardwood-fly-whisk-with-horsehair-and-horn-collar","title":"Old African Hardwood Fly Whisk with Horsehair and Horn Collar","description":"Traditional African fly whisk with a finely turned hardwood handle fitted with a polished horn collar and retaining its original horsehair tail. Examples of this form served both practical and ceremonial purposes throughout East Africa, where they were carried as symbols of authority, prestige, and leadership.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe hardwood handle displays an attractive dark patina from age and handling, while the horsehair retains natural color variation. The exact ethnic attribution is uncertain, though the form is consistent with examples from Kenya or Tanzania.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood overall antique condition with expected age-related wear, scattered surface abrasions, handling wear, and minor thinning to the horsehair. No major structural damage or repairs observed.\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":45315912990835,"sku":"LA-237698468","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/4722\/3155\/files\/A2-23_75d2ca86-8f23-4579-bc8e-1865754193c5.jpg?v=1785975785"},{"product_id":"lot-24-old-central-african-carved-prestige-knife-probably-kuba-democratic-republic-of-the-congo","title":"Old Central African Carved Prestige Knife, Probably Kuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo","description":"A Central African prestige knife, probably Kuba, featuring a hand-forged iron leaf-shaped blade mounted in a finely carved hardwood handle. The grip is decorated throughout with geometric chip-carved motifs and terminates in a carved cylindrical pommel, reflecting the distinctive decorative traditions of the Kasai region.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrestige knives of this type served as symbols of rank, authority, and wealth, presented during ceremonial occasions and carried by individuals of status rather than intended for everyday use. The forged blade retains an attractive naturally aged patina with incised decoration near the shoulders, while the carved handle displays excellent craftsmanship and rich surface character. An impressive ethnographic example with strong visual appeal and collector appeal.Provenance: Property from an important private collection, assembled by a dealer and collector over more than six decades.\u003cbr\u003eSize: 15 in. overall.","brand":"A CUT ABOVE AUCTION","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45315913089139,"sku":"LA-237698472","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/4722\/3155\/files\/A2-24_072d00f8-fd2b-4fbb-87d2-1257ca130b90.jpg?v=1785975809"},{"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. 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