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African Gabon Mid 20th Century Carved Wooden Ambete Male Figure

$1,700
£1,284.44
€1,472.67
CA$2,372.55
A$2,581.51
CHF 1,366.88
MX$31,057.33
NOK 17,356.30
SEK 15,879.80
DKK 11,002.92

About the Item

African Gabon Mid-20th Century hand carved Ambete wooden male figure with a diamond shaped head with red pigments Good, showing patina with overall rubbing, flaking surface, nicks and small losses
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 25 in (63.5 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Queens, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: NWL85751stDibs: LU977947919742

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