African Statue #2
04 October 2023
Description

I inherited this sculpture from my dad , who passed away in November 2022. He lived in Nigeria in the late 1960s. He bought many African pieces, and I believe this is from Africa but am not sure.

Dimensions

23 x 6

Acquired from
Inherited
For sale
Yes
Answered within about 2 hours
By Delia
Oct 04, 14:59 UTC
Fair Market Value
$300 - $500 USD
Suggested Asking Price $600 USD
What does this mean?

Hi Christine,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

A antique West African carved hardwood figure of a woman
early 20th Century
In the form of a standing stylized female figure wearing a knee-length garment . Striated markings to face and clothing throughout. Unmarked
23 inches high
CONDITION: this sculpture appears to be in good condition with age commensurate to wear and age.
PROVENANCE: inherited
$300-500*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, or questions/concerns, and thank you again for using Mearto.
~ Delia

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