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Colonial West African Baule Baoule Figure Sculpture Woman wearing loincloth

circa 1950

$760
£577.09
€659.94
CA$1,061.83
A$1,180.99
CHF 616.67
MX$14,371.36
NOK 7,875.88
SEK 7,386.18
DKK 4,925.39
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About the Item

An elegant African sculpture from the West African Baoulé or Baule people, depicting a young woman wearing a loincloth. Smooth black lightly worn patina.
  • Creation Year:
    circa 1950
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17.33 in (44 cm)Width: 2.76 in (7 cm)Depth: 3.55 in (9 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    repaired crack to base.
  • Gallery Location:
    Norwich, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU991311275362

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