887/​83

Sceptre of black patinated wood, blade and neck of patinated iron with decoration. Fon, Benin. H. 49 cm.

Exhibited: Til Guder, ånder og aner (Gods, spirits and ancestors). African art from H. R. H. Prince Henrik’s private collection, 2009. Gl. Holtegaard. Depicted p. 107.

Auction

Prins Henrik: African masks, 27 August 2019

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Estimate

3,000–4,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

8,000 DKK  

25 bids

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