Inspiration and Protégé

Live Virtual Auction, 13 June 2022

Ditchburn & Armstrong

Sold for

ZAR 25 795
Lot 87
  • A carved wooden figure of a Tokoloshe astride a baboon, Julius Mfete (1956-2008)
  • A carved wooden figure of a Tokoloshe astride a baboon, Julius Mfete (1956-2008)
  • A carved wooden figure of a Tokoloshe astride a baboon, Julius Mfete (1956-2008)
  • A carved wooden figure of a Tokoloshe astride a baboon, Julius Mfete (1956-2008)


Lot Estimate
ZAR 3 000 - 4 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 25 795

About this Item

A carved wooden figure of a Tokoloshe astride a baboon, Julius Mfete (1956-2008)

the bearded bare-chested figure seated backwards on the animal’s back, smoking a pipe with his right hand, a pouch of velum and a carved horn over his left shoulder, his left hand clutching the male baboon’s tail, stamped with the artist’s initials, 18cm high



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