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Ancient Djenne Terracotta head on base Ex Bill Wright

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Ancient Djenne Terracotta head on base Ex Bill Wright

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A rare Djenne culture head fragment with elongated head with small raised eyes in oval sockets, above a triangular nose and protruding mouth, decorated with incised designs, resting on a columnar neck; lightly pitted and weathered surface. Djenne culture, Inland Niger Delta , Mali, West Africa. The Head measures 4.25 x 4.25 ( 6 inches tall on professional custom base) Provenance: Acquired from William Wright Gallery, C. 1986. One of the most noted and knowledgeable sources for Art from this region.

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Ancient Djenne Terracotta head on base Ex Bill Wright

Name: Ancient Djenne Terracotta head on base Ex Bill Wright
SKU: 101954224
Price: 500 USD
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