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A Fine Old Bamana Nyeleni Female Effigy Ex Banks Collection

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A Fine Old Bamana Nyeleni Female Effigy Ex Banks Collection

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A dramatic carved wooden female sculpture with strong carving style and rigid form. Female figures of this kind are known as nyeleni among the Bamana people of Mali. The figures are an idealization of youthful feminine beauty. The term nyeleni is derived from a traditional Bamana girl's name and has multiple interpretations, including pretty little one or little ornament. This figure is carved from a heavy dense wood and has incised linear designs, metal embellished eyes and navel and a very well worn surface patina. The sculpture Measures 25.5 inches tall on professional custom display stand. Provenance: Robert Banks collection, Maryland.

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Good, well handled

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A Fine Old Bamana Nyeleni Female Effigy Ex Banks Collection

Name: A Fine Old Bamana Nyeleni Female Effigy Ex Banks Collection
SKU: 174164534
Price: 220 USD
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