" Mangbetu Bookends, The Black Cruise Citroën 1924-1925, Art Deco"
Two spelter bookends on marble bases. They are in very good condition. They are part of the "Black Cruise." The Black Cruise was an automobile expedition that crossed the African continent from North to South between 1924 and 1925. Also known as the "Citroën Central Africa Expedition," it was organized by André Citroën to promote his brand and establish a regular motorized route across the African continent.
Dimensions:
Height: 18 cm with the base (16 cm without)
Depth: 11.5 cm with the base (9.5 cm without)
Width: 12 cm with the base (9 cm without)
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