Ancient Bankoni Stargazer Kneeling Female sculpture
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Description
This is an ancient relic dating from the 14th to 15th century, Mali, West Africa. Artifacts from the little understood Bankoni culture are discovered such as this kneeling female with head tilted back and looking to the heavens. Such idols are found in the Bamana region near Bougouni and Diola. The idol has lost her arms long ago, restored from several pieces, what remains is stable. The sculpture measures 12.5 inches tall. Provenance: Israel Samulelly collection, New York.
Condition
Fair, restored from several pieces.
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Ancient Bankoni Stargazer Kneeling Female sculpture
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