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Old Baule Seated Ancestor idol, African Art

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Old Baule Seated Ancestor idol, African Art

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Description

Finely carved Old wooden Male ancestor sculpture from the Baule of Cote De Ivorie, West Africa. Measures 17 3/4 inches tall. Buyer to pay for an 5 lb shipping weight. This is a very beautiful Old carving of an important male ancestor. Note how the figure sits a top of the chair, on its backrest, perhaps signifying status over the common man and perhaps even over the colonial peoples who would have brought such chairs to the Baule.

Condition

Well weathered and dry, overall Good condition.

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Old Baule Seated Ancestor idol, African Art

Name: Old Baule Seated Ancestor idol, African Art
SKU: 38312204
Price: 1500 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,500 - $2,500

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Starting Price $750

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