19th Century Carved Ivory Paperweight

A 19th century carved ivory paperweight from the Loango coast depicting a prosperous looking negro [perhaps a preacher] who contemplates the temptation presented to him as ‘devil fire water’. His eyes, buttons and trousers defined by black-lac.

Circa 1890             4″ x 2.5″                    Price £ POA

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Category: Antique Folk Art