A set of two gold weights, representing an antelope and a pangolin.
Very old, both very expressive, rich in fine detail for the antelope and pastilted for the pangolin, with a superb patina, one of these two weights belonged to Tristan Tzara, who exchanged it with Jean Roudillon, who kept it in memory of the latter.
Akan, Ghana or Ivory Coast
Bronze, lost-wax casting, very fine patina.
H. 3.3 and L. 6 cm
Provenance :
- Tristan Tzara Collection (for at least one of the two weights in this lot)
- Jean Roudillon Collection
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