Composition: Ivory, Wood Base
Dimensions w/o base: height 7", width at elbows 3", depth 2", curcumference at breats 16"
Ivory has long been a favorite of African Artists. This bust of a young woman suggests royalty. Notice the stylized coiffure, this was generally reserved for royalty or families/positions of high stature.
Acquired 1985 in Dakar before ban on ivory imports into The United States was imposed.
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