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A Very Fine Senufo Hair Brush Ex Marc Ginzberg collection

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A Very Fine Senufo Hair Brush Ex Marc Ginzberg collection

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A Elegant and delicately carved wooden hair brush with a wonderful stylized handle, incised linear designs and a deep well handled surface patina. The hair Brush measures 4.25 inches tall ( 5.75 inches tall on display stand) Senufo peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. Provenance: Ex Marc & Deneyse Ginzberg collection, New York. Noted Author of "African Forms"

Condition

Good, losses to some brush hairs.

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A Very Fine Senufo Hair Brush Ex Marc Ginzberg collection

Name: A Very Fine Senufo Hair Brush Ex Marc Ginzberg collection
SKU: 143951701
Price: 180 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $800 - $1,500

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