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Baule Female Carved Wood Figure, African Sculpture Sotheby's Provenance

About the Item

A fine Baule female figure. Provenance: The Alexander S. Honig collection of African Art, May 18, 1993, Lot: 78, Sotheby's New York.
  • Creator:
    Baule Tribe (Workshop/Studio)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19.25 in (48.9 cm)Width: 3.75 in (9.53 cm)Depth: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1920
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. old brown patina.
  • Seller Location:
    Sharon, CT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU343839970443
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