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African Baule Figure, Ivory Coast, Early 20th C.

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African Baule Figure, Ivory Coast, Early 20th C.

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African Baule Figure, Ivory Coast, Early 20th C. Carved wood with old libated surface patina. Provenance: Ex. Estate Collection Isadore and Nancy Marder, Philadelphia; purchased 1960 from J. J. Klejman, 982 Madison Avenue, New York, NY. Size: 17'' x 4'' x 4'' (43 x 10 x 10 cm).

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African Baule Figure, Ivory Coast, Early 20th C.

Name: African Baule Figure, Ivory Coast, Early 20th C.
SKU: 121909469
Price: 1000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $2,000 - $4,000

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