African Statue #6
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

11.5 x 3.5

Acquired from
Inherited
For sale
Yes
Answered within about 2 hours
By Delia
Oct 04, 15:20 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:

An antique West African carved hardwood figure
Possibly Dogon or Baule, 20th Century
The standing unclothed female figure with tall arched stylized coiffure on a short foot. Unmarked.
11-1/2 inches tall
CONDITION: This carving appears to be in generally good condition with minor wear commensurate to age and use.
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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