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Lot 257
"Samburu Warrior, Kenya" by Carol Beckwith (USA, B.1945) and Angela Fisher (Australia, B.1947) Artist Proof Color Photograph
Estimate: $300 - $600
Starting Bid
$50
Bid Increments
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| $150 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $4,000 | $500 |
| $15,000 | $1,000 |
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| $100,000 | $5,000 |
This color photograph captures a ceremonial portrait of a Samburu warrior in Kenya. Known as "The Butterfly People" for their vibrant adornments, the Samburu utilize intricate beadwork and ochre to signify status and identity. The subject is depicted with elaborate multi-colored necklaces and traditional facial pigments, reflecting the passage into "moran" or warriorhood. Carol Beckwith and Angela Fisher have dedicated over 40 years to recording these vanishing rituals across the African continent, creating an irreplaceable visual archive. This specific work is an Artist Proof (AP) from a limited edition, hand-signed in pencil by both photographers in the lower right margin.
Details Artist: Carol Beckwith and Angela Fisher Title: Samburu Warrior, Kenya Medium: Color photograph Edition: AP 3/5 (Artist Proof) Dimensions: 22 x 16 inches Signature: Hand-signed in pencil by both artists in the lower right margin; numbered in the lower left margin
Samburu culture Kenya East Africa warrior tradition moran ritual adornment beadwork red ochre Carol Beckwith Angela Fisher fine art photography limited edition artist proof African ceremonies ethnographic portrait Butterfly People documentary photography
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