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A Praying Bakongo Virgin Mary Sculpture

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Description

A very unusual old carved wooden effigy of the Virgin mary shown kneeling in Prayer. A fairly primitive example with kaolin clay pigments accenting the face and eyes and chest. Overall well handled surface. Bakongo peoples, Congo, central Africa. The sculpture measures 7.25 inches ( 10.5 inches on professional display stand which is included) Provenance: Ex Robert Banks collection, MD, USA #6112

Condition

Good, well handled

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A Praying Bakongo Virgin Mary Sculpture

Name: A Praying Bakongo Virgin Mary Sculpture
SKU: 151206914
Price: 200 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $800

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