Arms, Armour, Asian and Ethnographic Antiques
Lot 176:
Impressively detailed a Baule woman squats as she rides atop a creature, who is riding atop a turtle. Her body is covered in scarifications, she wears a ceremonial headdress and has original tapestry wrapped around her waste acting as a loin cloth. Size of piece 16 1/2" H, 18" H on included custom stand
Family collection of an esteemed diplomat and ambassador amassed during travel and work circa 1960-1990s in the medical field providing charitable advanced medical care throughout the African continent and internationally.. Family collection of an esteemed diplomat and ambassador amassed during travel and work circa 1960-1990s in the medical field providing charitable advanced medical care throughout the African continent and internationally.
Condition: As-is condition with minor losses, wear commensurate with age.
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