Large Ancient Egyptian Wood Seated Baboon Late period, ca. 700 - 30 B.C.Size:9-1/2”H.Large carved hardwood seated baboon, wearing a cape, arms resting on his raised knees, squared long snout. Seated on an integral base. Gesso covered surface, painted black with a few painted red and white details. Some scattered losses to the painted surface, exposing the gesso. Front section of the base reattached. A rare example.Provenance:Ex Arte Primitive, Private NYC collection, acquired at Christies, London, April, 2014. Estimated $6700-$10,000