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This is a beautiful early 20th-century carved African wooden fertility figure of a woman. At 36" tall it is quite … Read more This is a beautiful early 20th-century carved African wooden fertility figure of a woman. At 36" tall it is quite impressive. Made of blackened carved wood -- a single piece -- it has wonderful detailing around the face and hands and feet. I am not sure of its exact provenance, but know it is at least 50 years old or more, and am guessing that it is a Baule piece from the Ivory Coast, based on comparisons with other similar figures I've seen on this site and others. I am pricing it very reasonably because I'm not sure, but similar ones that are not even as large are listed for twice as much, or even more. See less
- Dimensions
- 14ʺW × 8ʺD × 36ʺH
- Art Subjects
- Figure
- Period
- 1940s
- Country of Origin
- Mali
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- There is some wear of the blackened surface of the wood, where the natural wood color is showing through. I'm … moreThere is some wear of the blackened surface of the wood, where the natural wood color is showing through. I'm sure this could easily be restored, but I don't like to fool around with the original patina of an antique piece. I don't find that the worn spots detract from the beauty of the statue, and there are no faults or cracks in the piece -- it is strong and sturdy. Good vintage condition. less
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