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Wonderful Baule Couple, Old Eroded African sculpture

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Wonderful Baule Couple, Old Eroded African sculpture

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Carved wooden ancestor couple from the Baule peoples of West Africa. Charming image of a man and woman couple seated and with arms around each other. The Sculpture is very well weathered and eroded, with losses to the males foot. There is some possible restoration to his side. Custom mounted to a wooden display stand. Measures 22 inches tall and has a 13 lb shipping weight.

Condition

Very well weathered and decayed with loss to bottom edge of male.

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Wonderful Baule Couple, Old Eroded African sculpture

Name: Wonderful Baule Couple, Old Eroded African sculpture
SKU: 32882474
Price: 700 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $700 - $1,200

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Starting Price $350

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