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Lot of 4 West African Carved Ebony Letter Openers

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Early Yoruba Ebony Carving, Man on Bicycle: West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba culture, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A carved ebony wood statue of a man riding a bicycle, dressed in Western / European style clothing, and the hardwood is highly p

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West African Carved Ivory Figure, Kneeling Mother/Child: 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 h

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Two West African Carved Wood Granary Doors, early 20th: Two West African Carved Wood Granary Doors, early 20th c., with relief figural and animal decoration, H.- 54 in., W.- 31 in., H.- 48 in., W.- 26 1/4 in. (2 Pcs.) Provenance: from the Estate of John C.

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West African Carved Wood Chair: West African carved wood chair featuring etched geometric decoration to shaped back, over demilune seat with etched trim, likely mid-20th century. 30" H x 17" W x 22" D.

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West African Carved Wood Bowl: Cameroonian, Western Grassfields area, possibly Bamileke culture, possibly 19th/early 20th century, oval bowl on figural support, possibly a leopard or mythological being, old dry patinated surface, 1

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WEST AFRICAN CARVED WOOD FEMALE FIGURE: WEST AFRICAN CARVED WOOD FEMALE FIGURE West African carved wood figure, adorned with relief carved beads, anklets, scarification, and tattoos. Size: 54.5"

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West African Carved Wood, Hair and String Power Bundle Boli, Possibly Bamana: West African Carved Wood, Hair and String Power Bundle Boli, Possibly Bamana 19 3/4 x 8 1/2 x 6 in.

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Three West African Carved Wood Figures: 20th century, possibly Senufo or Bamana, each with carved and incised decoration, one with feathers. This lot to be sold on day 2, Thursday, October 4 (Lots 949-2020) 28 in. From the Complete and Imp

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West African Tribal Shield: West African carved wood tribal shield, early 20th century, carved from a single piece of wood; overall good condition, minor wear; L 32" x 4 1/4" (approx.)Provenance: Dr. Peter T. Furst (1922-2015) c

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Group West African style carved maskettes: Group West African style carved maskettes, (12) pieces, Including Baule, Bobo, Songe, Grebo, a rabbit, an owl and a water buffalo, 10.5"h (largest), 4.25"l (smallest) Provenance: Estate of Distinguish

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WEST AFRICAN, BAMBARA CARVED WOOD FIGURAL STAFF: West African, Mali, 20th century. Bambara / Bamana "Solima Bere" female figural carved wooden staff. Accompanied by custom stand. Unmarked. Provenance: The Private Collection of Mr. Noel F. Parris, Fa

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West African Lg. Carved Wood Figure Playing Tribal Drum: West African Large 41 inches tall Carved Wood Figure Playing Tribal Drum. Original dark patina finish. Size: 41 . h x 10 w

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Lot of 4 West African Carved Ebony Letter Openers

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Lot of four Vintage hand carved African Ebony wood letter openers with finely detailed tops of people and animals. 10"-12" FREE DOMESTIC SHIPPING

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No cracks or nicks, sharp ends

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Lot of 4 West African Carved Ebony Letter Openers

Name: Lot of 4 West African Carved Ebony Letter Openers
SKU: 109386589
Price: 100 USD
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