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Baule, Cote d'Ivoire, female figure, possibly a

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Baule, Cote d'Ivoire, female figure, possibly a

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Baule, Cote d'Ivoire, female figure, possibly a diviner's figure or a shrine figure, as this very large Baule female figure is much larger than almost all other figural carvings made for traditional and authentic uses. It does have an elaborate coiffure and raised scarification and other earmarks more of a traditional carver, 32"h. Provenance: from the collection of Maria Manetti Shrem and Jan Shrem, retains old Christie's label.

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Baule, Cote d'Ivoire, female figure, possibly a

Name: Baule, Cote d'Ivoire, female figure, possibly a
SKU: 54994535
Price: 750 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,500 - $2,500

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