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Exceptional African Songye Community Power Figure

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Exceptional African Songye Community Power Figure

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Exceptional African Songye Community Power Figure. Carved wood with animal horns, fur, mud; applied metal sheets, nails and cowrie shells to the face; a small figure attached to left arm, magic bundles embedded in lizard skin around the torso and waist wearing a leather skirt. On a wooden base. Provenance: Guy Loudmer, Paris, June 29, 1989, Lot 324; Later acquired by Allan Stone, New York; Christie's, New York, November 12, 2007, Lot 617. Size: 39.5'' x 10'' x 16'' (100 x 25 x 41 cm). Collection of Allan Stone, New York. Note: There Are No Hidden or Confidential Reserves in this Auction; All Acceptable Bidding Commences at the Online Start Price.

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Exceptional African Songye Community Power Figure

Name: Exceptional African Songye Community Power Figure
SKU: 93899258
Price: 40000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $15,000 - $25,000

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Starting Price $7,500

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