Saturday, June 25, 2022
LOT #253

African Gourd Vessels

(7) items made from hollowed out gourds, covered in leather and wood, some having straps and stoppers

Estimate: $300 - $500

Provenance: The Estate of George "Yorgo" Demetrakopoulos; professor, assistant director of the Medieval Institute and assistant to the dean at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan from 1965-2000

Dimensions: Height: 10 inches, Width: 3 1/2 inches (average)

Condition: Good, moderate wear; chips, nicks, cracks, scuffs, repairs and some missing pieces

Disclaimers: surface flaws consistent with this form of art; please note: this lot came from a house that had been closed for some time and a musty odor may be present

Shipping: Quote Shipping

Sales Tax: California (7.250%), Florida (6.000%), Georgia (8.500%), Kansas (6.500%), New Jersey (6.625%), New Mexico (5.125%), New York (8.875%), Pennsylvania (6.000%), Washington (10.500%)

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