Further Explorations
West Africa , 20th century
Bronze ashtray with a motif of a mother carrying a child.
Width: 12 cm
Height: 10.5 cm
Weight: 216 g
Gabon, 20th century
Wooden Tsogo mask used in Bwiti ceremonies. Covered with kaolin, with characteristic arched brows, narrow eyes, and triangular mouth.
Lenght: 48 cm
Width: 21 cm
Height: 7.5 cm
Weight: 831 g
France, 1960s
Deep ceramic plate by Jacques Pochain (1925-2015) from Atelier Dieulefit. A geometric bird engraved on a pale, softly mottled surface. Reflection of the experimental spirit of postwar French ceramics. Signed to the underside. Minor chip to the rim.
Width: 15.5 cm
Height: 4 cm
Weight: 356 g
East Asian, 20th century
Hand-hammered copper tray with repoussé depicting traditional apothecary vessels and implements, including a mortar and pestle, a jar, and a covered bowl. Darkened, naturally–aged patina with warm burgundy tones.
Lenght: 21 cm
Width: 10.5 cm
Height: 1.5 cm
Weight: 187 g
West Germany, 1960s
Blue glazed ceramic vessel with graphic surface and a small handle. Pencil markings to the underside.
Height: 16 cm
Width: 9 cm
Weight: 401 g