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Descripción : **First Time At Auction** West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba peoples, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden female figure standing atop an integral circular base with delineated legs. A slender torso bears a strand of black trade beads as well as several rows of incised triangular shapes beneath pendulous breasts. Rounded shoulders support lengthy arms, one of which holds a small bracelet of cowry shells, and an enormous head rests atop a thick neck. Almond eyes, ritual scarification marks, a broad nose, full lips, and cupped ears comprise the visage, with a conical coiffure decorated with dozens of incised bands and a top knot above. Lustrous brown patina covers the majority of this fabulous example. Size: 2.75 W x 11.25 H (7 cm x 28.6 cm). Provenance: ex-collection of the late Peter Arnovick, San Francisco, California, USA All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #135917
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