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20th C. African Wooden Adan Shrine Figure

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20th C. African Wooden Adan Shrine Figure

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**First Time At Auction**

West Africa, Ghana, Adan people, ca. 20th century CE. A hand-carved abstract wooden figure, depicting what looks like a human carrying a basket on her or his head. Painted half red and half white with an applied, mineral pigment. Size: 2.2" W x 9.75" H (5.6 cm x 24.8 cm); 10.9" H (27.7 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private Los Angeles, California, USA collection

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Condition

Light patina on surface from age and handling.

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20th C. African Wooden Adan Shrine Figure

Name: 20th C. African Wooden Adan Shrine Figure
SKU: 80787480
Price: 100 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $300

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