19th C. African Senufo Wood Male Figure
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**Originally Listed At $600**
West Africa, Burkina Faso or Ivory Coast, Senufo, ca. late 19th to mid-20th century CE. A lovely, carved wooden male figure that most likely belonged to a male and female pair of figures symbolizing the primordial couple from the Senufo peoples. He stands upon an integral base, thick delineated legs, petite genitalia, bent elbows with upper arm bangles, and an oversized stylized head. His visage consists of carved eyes, wide nose, and protruding ears, with a characteristic crescent-shaped coiffure. The surface is lustrous and polished from age and touch. Size: 2" L x 2" W x 7.75" H (5.1 cm x 5.1 cm x 19.7 cm); 8.75" H (22.2 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex New York, USA collection
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#172456
West Africa, Burkina Faso or Ivory Coast, Senufo, ca. late 19th to mid-20th century CE. A lovely, carved wooden male figure that most likely belonged to a male and female pair of figures symbolizing the primordial couple from the Senufo peoples. He stands upon an integral base, thick delineated legs, petite genitalia, bent elbows with upper arm bangles, and an oversized stylized head. His visage consists of carved eyes, wide nose, and protruding ears, with a characteristic crescent-shaped coiffure. The surface is lustrous and polished from age and touch. Size: 2" L x 2" W x 7.75" H (5.1 cm x 5.1 cm x 19.7 cm); 8.75" H (22.2 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex New York, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#172456
Condition
Surface nicks and chips to high pointed areas and stable pressure fissures, otherwise intact and very good. Smooth patina throughout.
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19th C. African Senufo Wood Male Figure
Estimate $500 - $750
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