Online November Auction (Sale #271)
Lot 82:
Description
African Carved Wood Figurines
Two wood carvings from the Senufo tribe of the Ivory Coast of West Africa, including a female ancestor figure having a clear acrylic plinth and a large female fertility figure bearing a vessel having a monkey shaped lid above her head; accompanying bills of sale from Images West gallery, Saratoga California and Brady & Jones LTD., Washington DC; from a Gold Coast, Chicago, Illinois estate
Condition: Very Good, surface and finish irregularities typical of hand-carving; split in seat and abdomen of fertility figure runs up between breasts into head; overall light to moderate wear consistent with normal use
Height: 49 5/8 inches, Length: 9 inches, Width: 9 inches (larger, including monkey lid)
Category: Decorative Arts > Ethnographic
Shipping Status: Due to size, weight, value or shipping complexity, this item must be shipped via a 3rd Party and the shipping cost may be high. We recommend contacting multiple shipping vendors for a quote as the cost may vary greatly.
Approximate Sale Time: 10:59 am CST
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Condition: Very Good, surface and finish irregularities typical of hand-carving; split in seat and abdomen of fertility figure runs up between breasts into head; overall light to moderate wear consistent with normal use
Dimensions: 49.625 x 9 x 9 in
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