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A Fine Yoruba Maternity Sculpture

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A very fine and elegant carved wooden effigy of a Mother and children, with exaggerated facial features and highly stylized coiffure and overall classic Yoruba style and form. The sculpture measures 20.75 inches tall. 22.5 inches tall on custom display stand which is included. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. Provenance: A Private New York collection.

Condition

Good, deep well handled surface patina

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A Fine Yoruba Maternity Sculpture

Name: A Fine Yoruba Maternity Sculpture
SKU: 160646889
Price: 600 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,000 - $1,500

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