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WEST AFRICAN BAMANA NYELENI STANDING FEMALE FIGURE

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Three Vintage West African Tribal Art Carved Baule Figures - Ivory Coast. Grouping comprises: A: Three Vintage West African Tribal Art Carved Baule Figures - Ivory Coast. Grouping comprises: A seated female figure 22" h; as standing female figure with scarification and elaborate coiffature 20 3/4

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4 West African objects. 20th century.: A group of four West African objects. 20th century. ++ Benin terracotta head fragment. Benin style. Nigeria. 9." ++ Bamana chiwara headdress fragment. Bamana. Mali. ++ Lobi female figure with bowl. Lo

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West African Figural Sculpture: West African Figural Sculpturelikely early 20th century, carved wood, depicting a standing female, possibly an ancestral figure, collection inventory number painted on right heel; the work professiona

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70331: Three West African Figures First half of the 20: Three West African Figures First half of the 20th century Including a Mende standing female; a Mossi standing female; a Fon votive figure (bochio). All in good condition&com

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West African Female Figure: West African Female Figure. Carved wood, on base. Size: 21.25'' x 3.25'' x 4'' (54 x 8 x 10 cm).

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West African Bamana Power Figure Boli: West African Bamana Power Figure Boli. Wood and sacrificial materials. Size: 13.5'' x 21'' x 5.5'' (34 x 53 x 14 cm). Collection of Allan Stone, New York. Note: There Are No Hidden or Confidential Res

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West African Bamana Power Figure Boli: West African Bamana Power Figure Boli. Wood and sacrificial materials. Size: 12'' x 20'' x 7'' (30 x 51 x 18 cm). Collection of Allan Stone, New York. Note: There Are No Hidden or Confidential Reserve

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West African Bamana Power Figure Boli, Mali: West African Bamana Power Figure Boli, Mali. Wood and sacrificial materials. Size: 8.75'' x 11'' x 4.5'' (22 x 28 x 11 cm). Provenance: Ex Collection Prof. Gene R. Shreve, South Yarmouth, Massachusett

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West African Baule Female Figure: Ivory Coast. 24" H x 4.5" W.

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West African Bamana Power Figure/Boli. Collection of: West African Bamana Power Figure Boli. Wood and sacrificial materials. Size: 13.5'' x 19'' x 6.5'' (34 x 48 x 17 cm). Collection of Allan Stone, New York. Note: There Are No Hidden or Confidential Res

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WEST AFRICAN DOGON MEDIUM FEMALE FIGURE FROM MALI: A West African medium female figure from the Dogon people in Mali representing a piece of traditional African art that is deeply rooted in the culture and spirituality of the Dogon community. Dogon ar

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WEST AFRICAN CARVED WOOD FEMALE FIGURE: WEST AFRICAN CARVED WOOD FEMALE FIGURE West African carved wood figure, adorned with relief carved beads, anklets, scarification, and tattoos. Size: 54.5"

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Group of Five West African Carved Wood Figures: Group of five West African carved wood standing figures; H: 9 1/4" (tallest, approx.); four with wood stands

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A West African Senufo Wood carved Female Figure: seated wood carved and brightly painted black female figure measures approx. 20.5" x 5.5" NO RESERVE

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2 West African figures. c.20th century: A group of 2 West African figures. c.20th century ++ Female figure. Ivory Coast, Baule style. ++ Mambila Style figure Nigeria/Cameroon, Mambila. Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. S

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WEST AFRICAN BAMANA NYELENI STANDING FEMALE FIGURE

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Description

A hand carved West African wooden figure depicting a standing female, known as Nyeleni among the Bamana people of Mali. The figure represents an ideal marriageable woman and has prominent conical breasts, rounded hips and a helmet-shaped head. Circa the mid of the 20th century. Provenance: Ex. Bob Benz Mariland. Traditional African Wooden Figures And Tribal Art Collectibles.

Dimensions: Overall size: H 23 1/2 in. All measurements are approximate.

Condition

Overall good vintage condition. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.

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WEST AFRICAN BAMANA NYELENI STANDING FEMALE FIGURE

Name: WEST AFRICAN BAMANA NYELENI STANDING FEMALE FIGURE
Brand: Ideal
SKU: 162914778
Price: 175 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $150

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