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IGBO, NIGERIA Female Alussi statue, shown standing nude wearing a pair of anklets and wide bracelets, her face and belly adorned with raised scarification marks arranged in spikes. Her expression is dynamic and intense. The headdress is topped by a multi-lobed ornament in the form of a tiered bun. Hardwood, old brown patina, slightly thickened in places, traces of natural white and ochre pigments, some localized erosion and very old wear marks. H. 128 cm; L. 27.5 cm.

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IGBO, NIGERIA Female Alussi statue, shown standing nude wearing a pair of anklets and wide bracelets, her face and belly adorned with raised scarification marks arranged in spikes. Her expression is dynamic and intense. The headdress is topped by a multi-lobed ornament in the form of a tiered bun. Hardwood, old brown patina, slightly thickened in places, traces of natural white and ochre pigments, some localized erosion and very old wear marks. H. 128 cm; L. 27.5 cm.

Estimate 3 500 - 4 500 EUR

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For sale on Friday 05 Jul : 11:00 (CEST)
paris, France
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jeudi 04 juillet - 11:00/12:00, Salle 12 - Hôtel Drouot
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