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Rare oil lamp

Merina group in Madagascar
Early 20th century
Height: 91cm
Wrought iron

The figure of the Zebu cow is a very important symbol of wealth and fertility. A similar lamp probably from the same artist is part of the collections of Musée du quai Branly in Paris.

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Private collection, France

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Rare oil lamp