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Large East African Carved Wood Seated Female Figure — view 1
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Lot 113

Large East African Carved Wood Seated Female Figure

Estimate$1,200–$1,800

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Offered in A Lifetime of Discovery III · Sunday, November 1, 2026, To be announced

A substantial carved wood female figure, probably East African, likely Tanzania, with rounded head, simplified facial features, elongated torso, prominent breasts, bent arms, and seated legs. The surface has developed a deep dark brown patina with extensive wear consistent with considerable age and handling.

Size
28 3/4 in. high.
Provenance
Property from an important private collection, assembled by a dealer and collector over more than six decades.
Condition
Age-related surface wear, abrasions, natural checking, and scattered losses, particularly to the feet and exposed edges.

Estimates are opinions of value, given as a guide.