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Baga Peoples, kneeling female figure

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Baga Peoples, kneeling female figure, likely 20th c., Guinea, carved and painted wood, strung beads, modeled with large incised carved coiffure, beaded choker, exposed breasts, hands supporting a tray, 15.5"h x 6"w x 6"d

Provenance: Property from the Estate of Martin Wright

Condition

Good, nice patina including remnant red and black paint, loss to beading, scattered nicks and scratches **Note: Condition reports are based on visual inspection under typical office lighting. Unless otherwise noted, items are not examined under UV light in advance of sale. If you are interested in bidding, please contact us to request a more thorough examination, or make an appointment for in-person inspection. 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. Remember, all sales are final. 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-mailÂ info@milleabros.comÂ with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.

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Baga Peoples, kneeling female figure

Name: Baga Peoples, kneeling female figure
SKU: 138980296
Price: 450 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $800 - $1,200

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