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Rare Idoma Maternity Sculpture Ex J. Camp Gallery New York

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Rare Idoma Maternity Sculpture Ex J. Camp Gallery New York

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A rare old carved wooden sculpture of a highly stylized female effigy holding her infant child, presumably a fertility idol. The sculpture has some raised scar designs stylized coiffure, shown seated cross legged and has a very weathered and worn surface. Idoma peoples, Nigeria, West Africa. The sculpture measures 16 inches tall. Provenance: Ex J.Camp Gallery, New York, 1980s, also Ex Sol & Josephine Levitt collection, New York, and a private New Jersey collection.

Condition

Very well worn and weathered

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Rare Idoma Maternity Sculpture Ex J. Camp Gallery New York

Name: Rare Idoma Maternity Sculpture Ex J. Camp Gallery New York
SKU: 168554164
Price: 220 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $400 - $600

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