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Attie Ancestor with Offering Bowl

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Description

Elegant carved wooden female effigy shown with offering bowl in her hands held to her chest. The sculpture has a well weathered surface, eroded base and measures 17.5 inches tall, 19.5 inches tall on custom display stand. Atie, Anyi or related ethnic group, Lagoons region, Ivory Coast, West Africa. Provenance: A Private Washington DC collection.

Condition

Fair, well weathered and worn

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Attie Ancestor with Offering Bowl

Name: Attie Ancestor with Offering Bowl
SKU: 177493301
Price: 160 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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