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A Fine Old Baule Divination figure - Ex Leonard Kahan

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A Fine Old Baule Divination figure - Ex Leonard Kahan

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A carved wooden male effigy with a sweet and serene presence and a well handled surface patina. Such idols, known as Arei Usu , are considered Divination figures used by diviners as mediums to the spirit world. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The idol measures 15 inches tall. - Ex McConnell Coll. VA; Ex. Kahan Gallery, NY

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Fair, weathered

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A Fine Old Baule Divination figure - Ex Leonard Kahan

Name: A Fine Old Baule Divination figure - Ex Leonard Kahan
SKU: 90846239
Price: 400 USD
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