A Eroded Old Dan Maternity Sculpture
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A carved wooden female effigy with her child clinging to her back, a classic maternity shrine figure. The sculpture features elaborate incised linear designs representing tribal scars and jewelry as well as an stylized coiffure. The Child on her back has been well rendered and has a classic Dan face as well. Notably the sculpture has been exposed to the elements, and eroded, what remains is quite solid hard wood. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, west Africa. The Figure measures 24.5 inches tall.
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fair, weathered and eroded
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A Eroded Old Dan Maternity Sculpture
Estimate $500 - $800
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