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Fine Old Sukuma Female Effigy Ex Banks collection

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Fine Old Sukuma Female Effigy Ex Banks collection

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Description

This is a finely carved old wood sculpture of a seated female ancestor with strong facial features and well handled surface, erosion to base long ago, the figure has been professionally custom mounted. Sukuma or related ethnic group, Tanzania, Africa. This statue measures 11.5 inches tall ( 13.5 inches tall on professional custom display stand)ConditionGood, well handled, weathered, loss to base, eroded. What remains is solid. Provenance: Ex Robert Banks collection, Maryland.

Condition

fair, well handled

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Fine Old Sukuma Female Effigy Ex Banks collection

Name: Fine Old Sukuma Female Effigy Ex Banks collection
SKU: 177513129
Price: 160 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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