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A Bamun Female Sculpture Ex Prof. Gould Collection
A Bamun Female Sculpture Ex Prof. Gould Collection
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A tall carved wooden female effigy shown carrying a vessel or burden on her head. A well handled primitive example with signs of age and field use/ handling. The figure measures 19.5 inches ( 21.5 in custom display stand) Bamun or related ethnic group, Cameroon, Africa. Provenance: Ex Prof Gould collection, New York.
Condition
Good, well handled, small chips and scrapes.
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