Ancestor figure - Bambara - Mali - authentic nyeleni figure

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Authentic Nyeleni figure, a Bambara wooden sculpture from Mali, in good condition with small signs of aging, about 42.5 cm tall and sold with a stand.

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a very fine and highly expressive 'nyeleni' statue with abstract features from the Bamana / Bambara of Mali.
Made of hardwood with a dark brown / blackish, glossy surface from long handling and use.
From the former collection of H. S. f Bayreuth, Germany.

Height approx. 42.5cm without stand


a very fine and highly expressive 'nyeleni' statue with abstract features from the Bamana / Bambara of Mali.
Made of hardwood with a dark brown / blackish, glossy surface from long handling and use.
From the former collection of H. S. f Bayreuth, Germany.

Height approx. 42.5cm without stand


Details

Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
authentic nyeleni figure
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Mali
Ethnic group/culture
Bambara
Height
42.5 cm
Width
0 cm
Sold with stand
Yes
Depth
0 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated period
1900-1910, 1910-1920
AustriaVerified
245
Objects sold
100%
94
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