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Baga Peoples, carved bird figure

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Item Details

Description

Baga Peoples, carved bird figure, 20th c., Guinea, polychrome decorated bird with lizard on his head, approx. 22"h x 4"w x 14"d

Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC

Condition

Fair, multiple repairs, cracks, losses, pigment loss and wear, surface distress, shows age and handling, the head is removable from body **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 Peoples, carved bird figure

Name: Baga Peoples, carved bird figure
SKU: 136956793
Price: 225 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $60 - $80

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