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Superb Rhinoceros carving.
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Vintage Arts:
Regional Art:
Asian:
Pre 1980 item# 1144634 (stock# 174)
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Wijnveld Collection
+31(0)641365623
$ 750
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Absolute one of the finest carvings I have in my collection is this carving of a rhino. It's in perfect condition and the anatomical details are just amazing. Carved out of one piece of hardwood it must have taken the carver several weeks to finish.
Everything is as naturalistic as can be.
The skin does not only look like skin it also feels like skin. This Rhino is made in either India or Shrilanka. It's 20th century. The base is a later addition and made by yours thruly to prevent the ...click for details
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African wooden monkey carving.
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Vintage Arts:
Regional Art:
African:
Sculpture:
Pre 1950 item# 1142987 (stock# 173)
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Wijnveld Collection
+31(0)641365623
$ 650
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This must be the most unusual sculpture of African art I've ever come across.It came from an old Belgian collection. I assume its' origin lies in former Belgian Congo. I'm not an expert on Tribal art or African geography but this figurine must be very rare for African standards.
The patin and slight repairs and/or fillings at some places date this item to early 20th century to pre ww2. I don't know if the monkey represents a soccer or rugby player. I'll leave that up to your ...click for details
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