African Tribal Art: Bamana People, Mali: Kore Society Post, Mid 20th Century. Carved wood with brass and remnant attachments. The stylized coiffure and headdress is incised with geometric designs. The eyes are defined by large brass tacks. The nose is pierced, indicating the placement of a former nose ring. The back has holes for decorative attachments, still bearing the remnants of fabric tassels.

15.75"H

L2. Fair. aged condition with evidence of handling and use, including abrasions and a wood loss on the base. Please inspect the photos and videos, which supplement the written description and show the condition of this lot.

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