Lot Essay
The distinctive treatment of ears and unusual coiffure indicate the hand of an as yet unidentified artist.
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A BAULE FEMALE FIGURE
Standing on straight legs with hands carved resting below navel, pointed breasts, long neck supporting heart shaped face with rectangular mouth, nose with flared nostrils, oval eyes under arched brows, large ears and elaborate coiffure, insect damage to legs and buttocks, neck down right front.
13 1/2in. (34.3cm.) high
Standing on straight legs with hands carved resting below navel, pointed breasts, long neck supporting heart shaped face with rectangular mouth, nose with flared nostrils, oval eyes under arched brows, large ears and elaborate coiffure, insect damage to legs and buttocks, neck down right front.
13 1/2in. (34.3cm.) high