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Malinke Female Initiation fetish sculpture African Art

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Malinke Female Initiation fetish sculpture African Art

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Carved wooden image of a Young Girl reportedly collected from a Malinke village, the sculpture was used as part of a "Initiation" into adulthood for young women, they would be taught the ways of a woman and would tie strings and add other adornment as part of their lessons. 43 inches tall. Buyer pays for a 17 lb package.

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loss to one arm, heavy ritual patina.

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Malinke Female Initiation fetish sculpture African Art

Name: Malinke Female Initiation fetish sculpture African Art
SKU: 30112240
Price: 800 USD
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