Early 20th C. West Africa Carved Wood Elephant Staff
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West Africa, Ivory Coast, Baule or possibly Yoruba, ca. early 20th century CE. A diminutive and charming staff capped by the stylized, carved head of an elephant. Huge round, concave ears dominate the sides, while the elephant's small round eyes, curved trunk, and two nub-like horns give the impression of it being a juvenile. Size: 12.5" H (31.8 cm); 13.45" H (34.2 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: the late Nick Poolos collection, Adeon Gallery, Chicago, Illinois, USA, acquired before 1970
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West Africa, Ivory Coast, Baule or possibly Yoruba, ca. early 20th century CE. A diminutive and charming staff capped by the stylized, carved head of an elephant. Huge round, concave ears dominate the sides, while the elephant's small round eyes, curved trunk, and two nub-like horns give the impression of it being a juvenile. Size: 12.5" H (31.8 cm); 13.45" H (34.2 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: the late Nick Poolos collection, Adeon Gallery, Chicago, Illinois, USA, acquired before 1970
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#126046
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Patina and deposits on surface, with nicely preserved form.
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Early 20th C. West Africa Carved Wood Elephant Staff
Estimate $200 - $300
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