African Statue #7
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

14.25 x 2.5

Acquired from
Inherited
For sale
Yes
Answered within about 2 hours
By Delia
Oct 04, 15:25 UTC
Fair Market Value
$600 - $900 USD
Suggested Asking Price $1,000 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 African carved and polychromed hardwood mother and child
Probably Ivory Coast, Early 20th Century
The kneeling female figure with tall arched stylized coiffure holding her child in front of her, on a flaring foot. Unmarked.
14-1/4 inches tall
CONDITION: This carving appears to be in generally good condition with minor wear and paint loss commensurate to age and use.
PROVENANCE: inherited
$600-900*
*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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