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A Baule ancestor figure, ivory coast, carved from a single…
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A Baule ancestor figure, ivory coast, carved from a single piece of hard wood, this figure depicts a male ancestor. The ancestor has an elaborate hair-style with a tri-part form at the top of the head, and a long braid hanging from the neck. The figure has scarification on it's forehead, cheeks, chest, and stomach. The figure has been stained with a black pigment which has deteriorated at the high-touch points from extensive handling. Height 50 cm, width 9.5 cm, depth 13 cm
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Unclassified