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Rare African Tribal Wooden carved Figurine
$ 422.4
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Description
Fertility Figure Ethnic Group Sella Limba people of Northern Sierra Leone.Carved wood stained with organic dark substances.
Dimension: 21.5 x W. 7 in
A female figure with greated breasts placed on thighs.
In condition showing no visible evidence of damage or extensive deterioration.
This piece has been exhibitod at the African Art Museum of Maryland and included in the the brochure and handout and belongs to the "Vonderheide Collection". All original artifacts from The "Vonderheide Collection" come with a certificate of authenticity and provenance.
Craftsmanship: Support technical execution reflecting curving techniques and aesthetic standards of the Sella Limba
Miscellaneous: Placed on a shrine and used as an ancestral guardian spirit and also for special rituals and cenemonies. In form, style, craftsmanship this piece compares favorably with other exhibited.
Estimated Insurance Value (2016): ,800