Senufo female figure (Ivory Coast), shown seated. Probably the top of a ritual c…

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Senufo female figure (Ivory Coast), shown seated. Probably the top of a ritual cane. Wood, dark patina, crusty in places. H 33.5 cm.

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Senufo female figure (Ivory Coast), shown seated. Probably the top of a ritual cane. Wood, dark patina, crusty in places. H 33.5 cm.

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