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WEST AFRICAN BAMANA NYELENI STANDING FEMALE FIGURE PIC-0 WEST AFRICAN BAMANA NYELENI STANDING FEMALE FIGURE PIC-1 WEST AFRICAN BAMANA NYELENI STANDING FEMALE FIGURE PIC-2 WEST AFRICAN BAMANA NYELENI STANDING FEMALE FIGURE PIC-3 WEST AFRICAN BAMANA NYELENI STANDING FEMALE FIGURE PIC-4 WEST AFRICAN BAMANA NYELENI STANDING FEMALE FIGURE PIC-5 WEST AFRICAN BAMANA NYELENI STANDING FEMALE FIGURE PIC-6

Lot 0397: WEST AFRICAN BAMANA NYELENI STANDING FEMALE FIGURE

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A hand carved West African wooden figure depicting a standing female, known as Nyeleni among the Bamana people of Mali. The figure represents an ideal marriageable woman and has prominent conical breasts, exaggerated buttocks that jut out behind the figure and a stylized helmet shaped head. Circa the mid of the 20th century. Traditional African Wooden Figures And Tribal Art Collectibles.

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Overall good condition. Refer to photos. Sold as is.
Overall size: H 29 1/2 in. All measurements are approximate.

Estimate $100.00-$150.00

Winning Bid $50.00