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Ancient Senufo Female Sculpture Ex Carl Zabel New York

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Ancient Senufo Female Sculpture Ex Carl Zabel New York

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Description

A very old carved wooden shrine irol with undeniable handling and field use over many years to develop a deep surface patina. The Sculpture has a raised central crest, classic facial features and protruding navel. Loss to the arms. Senufo peoples, Ivory Coast of West Africa. The figure has been mounted to a wooden base and measures 7.25 inches. Provenance: Ex Carl & Wilma Zabel Collection, New York 2007

Condition

Good, fair, loss to arms, deep patina from handling

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Ancient Senufo Female Sculpture Ex Carl Zabel New York

Name: Ancient Senufo Female Sculpture Ex Carl Zabel New York
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Price: 380 USD
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