A Fine Old Baule Female Effigy
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A very old and interesting carved wooden female effigy with well worn and well handled surface, and shown with a highly stylized coiffure, with hair pins and top knots, buns and such. The sculpture has a ringed neck , a symbol of status among the local tribes. A Truly old example. Baule Peoples, Ivory Coast, Africa. The figure measures 19.75 inches tall ( 22 inches on professional custom display stand) The stand measures 4.75 x 4.75 inches. Provenance: A Private Washington DC Collection.ConditionFair, well handled, well worn areas.
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Fair, well weathered
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A Fine Old Baule Female Effigy
Estimate $500 - $800
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