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African Baule statue Mother with Childs, Ivory Coast mid XXem

$1,890.32
£1,416.92
€1,600
CA$2,596.98
A$2,899.29
CHF 1,519.18
MX$35,490.14
NOK 19,293.65
SEK 18,191.46
DKK 12,179.78
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African Baule statue Mother with child, Ivory Coast mid XXem Provenance: Swedish private collection, from the 1980s. Then inherited within the family. Beautiful Baule mother figure seated on a traditional stool, holding two Childs in her arms. The face, with its fine features, is sculpted in medium relief, the contact points marked with a shiny patina. Beautiful headdress composed of three braids. The hands support 2 Childs in a seated position. The sculpture is adorned with glass bead necklaces around the neck and waist. Hardwood with dark brown patina shaded to black.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 26.78 in (68 cm)Width: 11.82 in (30 cm)Depth: 8.67 in (22 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1950
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Paris, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7883235648692

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