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Anyi Peoples, fine maternity figure

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Item Details

Description

Anyi Peoples, fine maternity figure, exhibited, 19th/20th c., Ivory Coast and Ghana, dark patina carved wood, ceramic bead belt, in a seated pose with feeding child, 19"h

Provenance: Property from the Collection of the Wright Art Trust; (as labeled)

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Condition

Good, nice old patina, spots of rubbing, particularly on head **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.

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Anyi Peoples, fine maternity figure

Name: Anyi Peoples, fine maternity figure
SKU: 84860099
Price: 13000 USD
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