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Baga wooden A-tshol, ex-Josef Mueller Collection

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Baga wooden A-tshol, ex-Josef Mueller Collection

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Description

Baga wooden A-tshol, ex-Josef Mueller Collection, Guinea, the carved anok shrine figure with avian heads and long sharp beak, supported by globular base, accession label to underside, 13"h x 10"l x 5"w

Provenance: The Collection of Lawrence Saphire, NJ; Pencil inscribed "ex-J. Meuller" to underside label

Condition

Good, fine aged patina, natural wood split in base, scattered impressions, nicks and scratches **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.

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Baga wooden A-tshol, ex-Josef Mueller Collection

Name: Baga wooden A-tshol, ex-Josef Mueller Collection
SKU: 112683224
Price: 750 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,000 - $1,500

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