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A Fine Baule Female Effigy Ex Banks Collection

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A Fine Baule Female Effigy Ex Banks Collection

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A carved wooden female idol with an unusual treatment to the face and head, finely carved coiffure, raised scar designs. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The sculpture measures 17.5 x 3.5 inches , 20.5 inches on professional custom display stand. Provenance: Ex Robert Banks collection, MD, USA.

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Fair, well handled

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A Fine Baule Female Effigy Ex Banks Collection

Name: A Fine Baule Female Effigy Ex Banks Collection
SKU: 166150032
Price: 380 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $800

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