African Artifacts and Textiles - Dr. Gould
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May 10, 2024
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Dr. Philip Gould a distinguished Professor of Chinese Art at Columbia University and Sarah Lawrence College, was in his personal life a passionate collector of tribal art and artifacts from around the world. This auction features many pieces from Dr. Gould's collection of African textiles and artifacts. The collection includes examples of Kuba Textiles, Kente Textiles and Coptic Textile Fragments. Also featured are Masks, Carved Figures, Fetish Objects, Cast Bronze Objects, Currency Cuffs and Hoes, Iron Currency, Throwing Knives, Terra Cotta Figures and Vessels.
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LOT 1523:
Kuba Coil Currency
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Sold for: $70
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$75 - $100
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Kuba Coil Currency
Kuba peoples wrought iron coil currency, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa, believed to have been exhibited at "Africa's Iron and Copper Currencies", Institute of African Studies, Columbia University, New York, New York, March 2000. Dimensions (approx.): 5" high x 3.5" diameter
PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York
Condition: Fair; extensive oxidation, consistent with age and use.
