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Senufo Staff Sotheby's Provenance

About the Item

A Senufo staff depicting a seated woman. It is important that the quality and authenticity of tribal art should be equal to the quality and authenticity of the modern art it is displayed with. Provenance: Sotheby's 1998.
  • Creator:
    Senufo (Sculptor)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 22.5 in (57.15 cm)Width: 3 in (7.62 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1930
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. minor losses: ears and right foot.
  • Seller Location:
    Sharon, CT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3438315878192
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