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Mungo Park - Travels in the Interior of Africa - 1815
FIRST TRIPS TO THE HEART OF AFRICA<br>Park, Scottish explorer (Foulshiels, Selkirkshire, 1771 - Bussa, Nigeria, 1805). He undertook an exploratory journey into the Niger basin on behalf of the African Society of London (1795), penetrating from Gambia into Bondu and the Senegal valley and then following the course of the Niger up to Segu, in Bambara. The account of the journey (Travels in the interior of Africa, 1799) made him popular in England. Having left Gambia a few years later (1805), P. reached the Niger again, intending to follow it to its mouth, but was attacked and killed by the natives.<br><br>CONDITION REPORT<br>2 volumes. Contemporary full leather binding. Title on the spine of the volumes. Title page with engraved portrait, 4 engraved plates (2 fold-outs, with repaired tears), 2 engraved fold-out maps, previous owner's ink inscription on A3, scattered stains. Noble ex libris of arms on the front panel, front plate of the first volume partially detached. Good general state of maintenance. Complete volumes. Vol.1 Pp. (2); 4nn. 20; 551. Vol.2 Pp. 479; (4)<br><br>FULL TITLES & AUTHORS<br>Travels in the Interior of Africa<br>Glasgow, printed by A. Napier, 43, Trongate. 1815<br>Park Mungo
L'Abbé Prévost - Histoire Générale Des Voyages - Côtes Occidentales d'Afrique (Sierra Leone, Gambie)
Beautiful illustrated copy of the famous Histoire générale des voyages by Abbé Prévost which is one of the largest and most impressive collections of histories of expeditions and exploration of the world printed in Europe in the 18th century -<br><br>It has been highly collectable and desirable since its first printing, not only fascinating content but full-page, folding prints depicting scenes of exploration and unknown peoples. According to Hill, this work is an important collection, which includes accounts of many early voyages. -<br><br>This copy contains:<br>2 folding maps on the Gambra or Gambia river<br><br>The Abbé Prévost - General History of Travels - 1747 - Volume IX<br><br>Good condition of the binding, work in its period full brown leather, loose crowns, rubbing from use, rubbed edges, ornate ribbed spine, red edges, gilt titling on morocco piece, gilt volume number -<br>Interior in good condition, minor soiling and waterstaining, pretty headband, beautiful initials, geographical maps on fold-out plates, a slight lack of paper in the corner of one of them, marbled flyleaves.<br><br>Publication year: 1747<br>Illustrated Edition<br>Language: French<br>Publisher: Didot<br>Number of pages: 478<br>Dimensions: 17x10 cm<br>
NEW !!! Baule - Côte d'Ivoire
A Baule maternity sculpture (mater lactans), Ivory Coast, seated on a two-legged stool, her left arm angled and touching her breast, with the right arm holding a drinking child, a second child is clinging on her back, rounded shoulders, a round head with a protruding mouth beneath a slender nose with broad tips, downcast round eyes, nearly circular ears, scarification marks all over the sculpture, the hairline braided, further braided strands in the striated hairstyle; a partly shiny brown surface, several age cracks, traces of age and ritual use. Certificate of origin and provenance.<br><br>From a Belgian private collection<br>Material: Wood<br>Condition: Fair condition<br>Height: 47 cm<br>Weight: 2.2 kg
Baule - Côte d'Ivoire
A female Baule sculpture, Ivory Coast, collected in the region Ahara, standing on a fragmentary base, muscular legs ending in prominent buttocks, a slender torso with a pointed navel, small sagging breasts, narrow shoulders leading to fragil arms carved close to the body, small hands touching the abdomen, the torso is decorated with scarification marks, the cylindrical neck supporting an oval head, a straight mouth, a nose with broad nostrils, round eyes which are bordered all around, spherical ears set very high, further scarification marks on the face and the neck, a long braid hangs down to the back; clear traces of ritual use, an encrusted patina. Certificate of origin and provenance, provenance Belo Mohamed Garba, Korhogo/Ougadougou.<br><br>Lit.: Susan M. Vogel: Baule: African Art Western Eye, 1997; Bernard de Grunne: Über den Baule-Stil und seine Meister. In: Eberhard Fischer/Lorenz Homberger: Afrikanische Meister. Kunst der Elfenbeinküste, Zurüch 2014, p. 81-106; Alain-Michel Boyer: Baule. Visions of Africa, Milan 2008.<br><br>From a private Belgian collection. <br><br>Condition: Fair condition<br>Height: 36 cm<br>Weight: 400 g
Baule - Côte d'Ivoire
A male Baule figure, Ivory Coast, placed on an oval base, straight legs, both hands touching the stomach, the torso is mounted by a thick cylindric neck who carries a large oval head, genitals hanging between the legs. The features are calm, relaxed, emphasized by the half closed eyes staring downwards, the hairdo is pulled back forming side buns. The figure is covered with scarifications on his neck - sign of beauty and status in Baule culture; some wear throughout the sculpture, sign of use.<br><br>“To articulate historians, the most consistent features of Baule art is a kind of peaceful containment. Faces tend to have downcast eyes and figures most often hold their ams against the body. […] Among their abundant art forms, the Baule people continue to place the greatest value on masks and figure sculptures, which remain the only sculptural art still widely used in Baule villages. While there is a difference between the Baule view of their objects and that of Western connoisseurs, there are points of agreement. <br>Lit: Baule: African Art, Western Eyes. Susan M.Vogel 1997.<br><br>From Belgian private collection. <br>Condition: Fair condition<br>Height: 34 cm<br>Weight: 400 g<br>
Baule - Côte d'Ivoire
A female Baule sculpture, Ivory Coast, placed on an oval base, her waist is wrapped up in a red coverup, short arms, the two hands are touching her waist, her strong, slender torso is mounted by a thick ringed neck who carries a large rounded head, the features of the face are calm, relaxed, an opened mouth, rounded jaw, half closed eyes, the hairdo is pulled back in a stylish manner; the face, front and back of the body are covered with scarifications, sign of beauty and status in Baule culture; some wear throughout the sculpture, sign of use. Some opened slits on the left foot, middle of the torso and face can be noticed.<br><br>Ornaments above the face are chosen for their beauty and have no iconographic significance” p.141.<br>Lit: Baule: African Art, Western Eyes. Susan M.Vogel 1997.<br><br>From Belgian private collection.<br><br>Condition: Fair condition<br>Height: 33 cm<br>Weight: 400 g
Kakudji - Kusu - DR Congo
Rare Kusu fetish from the end of the 19th, or the beginning of the 20th century, in good condition.<br>At the top of the skull, a receptacle hollowed out to receive offerings is covered with animal skin. On the skin, natural resin was poured.<br>On the face and body, in the places where the fetish was touched, a deep patina tending towards black and dark red.<br>Ritual crust is visible on the entire surface of the fetish.<br>Copper studs are present at the ears and on the forehead. Around the neck, a twisted copper necklace.<br>As a belt, braided plant fiber.<br>It should be noted a deep cavity inside its base due to the work of termites.<br>At the level of the left shoulder, a crack was repaired locally and filled with resin, as was often the case among ethnic groups, when the wood in the hands of the sculptors presented some imperfections. We find this defect on the left side, going from the stomach to its base.<br><br>Details: <br>Height: 260 mm<br>Width: 105 mm<br>Depth: 90 mm<br>Weight: 649 g<br>Provenance: Private Collection
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