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Powerful Early Classic Cubist Wood Standing Bobo Fing Figure Africa Ex J. Willis
$3,150
$4,50030% Off
£2,383.75
£3,405.3630% Off
€2,733.14
€3,904.4930% Off
CA$4,406.85
CA$6,295.5130% Off
A$4,796.97
A$6,852.8230% Off
CHF 2,544.55
CHF 3,635.0730% Off
MX$57,749.58
MX$82,499.4030% Off
NOK 32,309.09
NOK 46,155.8430% Off
SEK 29,568.60
SEK 42,240.8530% Off
DKK 20,413.15
DKK 29,161.6530% Off
About the Item
Powerful early cubist carved wood standing female figure from the Bobo-Fing of Burkina Faso, Africa. Created early 20th century. Ex private collection Texas, originally acquired from James Willis Tribal Art of San Francisco, CA in the early 1970s.
Measures: mask 17 1/2". On custom wood stand, total height 18 1/2".
Old with chips, erosion, oxidized wood, weathering and wear from use. areas of erosion around feet, old stable cracks.
- Dimensions:Height: 17.25 in (43.82 cm)Width: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Depth: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
- Style:Tribal (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:Early 20th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading. chips, dings and signs of wear from traditional use.
- Seller Location:Point Richmond, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: SM1040821stDibs: LU1778232833442
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