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A Fine Idoma Dance Crest Ex Baun collection

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A Fine Idoma Dance Crest Ex Baun collection

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A very finely carved wooden crest accented with kaolin clay pigments, raised linear designs, stylized coiffure a lovely smile and eyes shown shut in a wonderful peaceful facial expression. Traditionally this seductive female dance crest was danced opposite of aggressive male warriors dancers. Idoma peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The Crest measures 14 inches tall. Provenance: R. Baun collection, 1988.

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Fair, well handled

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A Fine Idoma Dance Crest Ex Baun collection

Name: A Fine Idoma Dance Crest Ex Baun collection
SKU: 132670509
Price: 280 USD
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Estimate $500 - $1,500

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