Lot 0241H

West African Carved Ivory Figure, Kneeling Mother/Child

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West African Carved Ivory Figure, Kneeling Mother/Child

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Description

Antique West African Carved Ivory Figure | Kneeling mother feeding a child with younger child atop her left shoulder; Ornately dressed with bracelets, arm rings/cuffs, necklaces; head has zoomorphic headdress | Approx. Size: 12" H x 5" W; Weight: 3.5 lbs

Condition

To the best of our knowledge and belief, the sale of this item complies with the requirements of ESA §4(d), including that it was imported prior to 1990 and meets the ESA antiques exemption. This item was part of the Estate of Dr. Ora Eads, Phd, Nashville, Tennessee. The Ead's Ethnographic Art Collection included over 250 items of rare African Art, some of which were donated to Tennessee Tech University for a museum, and other pieces were made part of the Eads Museum (which was later absorbed into the Tennessee University museum network).

Dimensions

12 x 5 in

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West African Carved Ivory Figure, Kneeling Mother/Child

Name: West African Carved Ivory Figure, Kneeling Mother/Child
SKU: 108190276
Price: 2200 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,000 - $2,000

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