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19th C. Africa Lobi Standing Wood Figure - Ex Sotheby's

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19th C. Africa Lobi Standing Wood Figure - Ex Sotheby's

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Description

West Africa, Lobi, ca. late 19th to early 20th centuries CE. A carved wood standing female figure with arms outstretched in a cruciform pose and terminating in rectangular, paddle-shaped hands, with delineated fingers. Adding to this is the classic elongated torso, short legs, and elegant face and coiffure projecting a peaceful countenance. Gracefully aged surface shows beautiful deep brown, lustrous patina. Attached to square base. Fabulous provenance. Size: figure measures 11.25" H (28.6 cm); 12.25" H (31.1 cm) with base

Sotheby's New York label on underside of attached base with handwritten 350/2

Provenance: Ex-Duhon Collection, San Francisco, CA; Ex-Arte Primitivo (August 18, 2001), Ex-Sotheby's; Ex-Jo & Sol Levitt collection, NYC.

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Condition

Stable age cracks to chest, head, neck, and back. Sotheby's sticker that reads 350/2 on underside of base.

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19th C. Africa Lobi Standing Wood Figure - Ex Sotheby's

Name: 19th C. Africa Lobi Standing Wood Figure - Ex Sotheby's
SKU: 50412695
Price: 700 USD
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Estimate $800 - $1,200

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Starting Price $400

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