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Igbo Masquerade Maternity Sculpture from a Mask

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Igbo Masquerade Maternity Sculpture from a Mask

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A Very fine Old carved wooden sculpture of a mother & child, with earthen pigments and stylized coiffure, carved bracelets, eyes and smile. The sculpture was once atop a very large mask headdress. Igbo peoples, Nigeria, West Africa. The sculpture measures 19 inches tall ( 20 inches tall on custom display stand) Provenance: Ex Gilbert Jackson Collection, Maryland.

Condition

fair, well weathered and worn, fragile condition

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Igbo Masquerade Maternity Sculpture from a Mask

Name: Igbo Masquerade Maternity Sculpture from a Mask
SKU: 110816281
Price: 350 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $800 - $1,500

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