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African Art.


LotPictureDescriptionEstimate
1907 IGBO NIGERIAN SHRINE STATUE. 20th c? Wood. From Nigeria. Shows a woman seated on a small stool, arms planted on the knees and protruding, naturalistic breasts. Mohawk-styled hair. Size: 27" h. Condition: age appropriate cracks and scuffs; stool is missing a large (2") chunk and the back of the hair is missing. 250 - 450
1908 DOGON FETISH FIGURE. 20th c? Wood and rope. Shows a standing man with a spear; the purpose of the figure is as a protective fetish. Size: 44" h. Condition: age appropriate cracks; dirt patina; must be shipped by a 3rd party due to its size. 250 - 450
1909 BAMBARA FERTILITY STATUE. 20th c? Wood. From Mali. Shows a schematic rendering of feminine attributes: large, protruding breasts and ample buttocks. Size: 32 1/4" h. Condition: various small age appropriate cracks; some small chunks are missing at the head and breasts. 200 - 400
1910 BAMBARA MATERNITY FIGURE. 20th c? Wood. Described by the consignor as being from the region of Segu, from the Bambara tribe in Mali. A woman with long braids is shown on a four-legged stool, holding a tiny child. Size: 30" h. Condition: age appropriate checks and chunks missing from the shoulders; one stool leg is gone. 200 - 400
1972 AFRICAN BALUMBA MASK. 20th c. African Balumba ghost mask, tall headdress form, carved wood. No mark. Size: 20"H. Conditoin: signs of wear. 100 - 200

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