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Powerful Early Classic Cubist Wood Standing Bobo Fing Figure Africa Ex J. Willis

$3,600
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£2,704.42
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€3,118.64
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CA$4,995.47
CA$6,244.3420% Off
A$5,551.07
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NOK 37,100.29
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Powerful early cubist carved wood standing female figure from the Bobo-Fing of Burkina Faso, Africa. Created early 20th century. Ex private collection Texas, originally acquired from James Willis Tribal Art of San Francisco, CA in the early 1970s. Measures: mask 17 1/2". On custom wood stand, total height 18 1/2". Old with chips, erosion, oxidized wood, weathering and wear from use. areas of erosion around feet, old stable cracks.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17.25 in (43.82 cm)Width: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Depth: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading. chips, dings and signs of wear from traditional use.
  • Seller Location:
    Point Richmond, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SM1040821stDibs: LU1778232833442

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