Auction 21034 Antique African Ivory Sale
By Worthington Galleries
Aug 25, 2021
110 Main Street, Gallatin (Nashville), TN, United States

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LOT 12:

Antique West African Carved Ivory of Kneeling Female


Start price:
$ 250
Estimated price :
$2,000 - $3,000
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tags:

Antique West African Carved Ivory of Kneeling Female
Antique West African Carved Ivory / Bone of Kneeling Female | Depicts a kneeling female holding / presenting a basket - Kneeling Gift Bearer | Possibly Yoruba (Nigeria) or Dogon (Mali) given the elongated features of figure | Approx. Size: 11.25" H x 3" D x 2" W; Weight: 1 lb .3 oz.

Notes:
This lot contains an item or items appearing to be crafted from either ivory or bone. The item(s) is part of a very large African Art collection owned by an estate. The bidder must make their own determination as to the material used in the item’s creation. Photographs have been provided to aid the bidder in that determination.

Nonetheless, to the best of our knowledge and belief, the sale of this item complies with the requirements of ESA §4(d) pertaining to the sale of ivory, including that it was imported prior to 1990 and/or meets the ESA antiques exemption.