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Rare antique female Kurumba statue Marka Malinke Mali Burkina Faso African Art

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Superb and rare museum quality seated female wooden statue from the Kurumba tribe Mali/Burkina Faso Statues from the Kurumba people are rare ! For sale at Art Gallery Decoster Belgium Tribe : Kurumba / Malinke / Marka / Mossi Country : Burkina Faso / Mali Height : 37,5 cm Ca 1900 / early 20th century Rare female wooden statue from the Kurumba tribe located in Burkina Faso / Mali. This extremely rare female seated statue has scarifications on the face and body. The Kurumba are a small tribe in the north of Burkina Faso. Statues from this tribe are particularly scarce. This statue is a most beautiful carving from the Kurumba tribe and in exccellent condition.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.77 in (37.5 cm)Width: 2.76 in (7 cm)Depth: 3.55 in (9 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900-1930
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Leuven, BE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8895242535552

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