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"Bambara Queen, Rep. Mali, " Wood created in Africa in c. 1940

c.1940

$9,425
£7,130.66
€8,229.89
CA$13,164.10
A$14,635.97
CHF 7,661.05
MX$179,505.29
NOK 97,544.49
SEK 92,093.56
DKK 61,414.11
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"Bambara Queen, Rep. Mali" is a carved wood sculpture with abstracted human and animal figures. 20" x 6" x 3" The Bambara are a Mande ethnic group native to West Africa, primarily southern Mali, Guineam Burkina Faso and Senegal. The Bamana people adapted many artistic traditions. Artworks were created both for religious use and to define cultural and religious difference.
  • Creation Year:
    c.1940
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Milwaukee, WI
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 125d1stDibs: LU60535002091

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