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A Rare Old Senufo Fertility sculpture, African Art

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A Rare Old Senufo Fertility sculpture, African Art

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Description

A beautiful and refined old wooden sculpture from the Senufo peoples of Côte d'Ivoire, West Africa. Measures 14.5 inches tall ( 16.5 inches tall on professional custom base.)A carved wooden image of a pregnant female with highly stylized form and exaggerated features. Most likely a fertility fetish.

Condition

Well handled and worn, losses to two of the coiffure extensions, overall in Good / fair condition.

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A Rare Old Senufo Fertility sculpture, African Art

Name: A Rare Old Senufo Fertility sculpture, African Art
SKU: 57407190
Price: 1000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,000 - $1,500

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