Tellem Figure, Mali: Tellem Figure, Mali

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A carved wooden figure from the Tellem people of Mali, representing an ancient West African sculptural tradition. The work exemplifies the sophisticated artistic practices of the Tellem civilization.

Spotted At: Auction House · Sotheby's

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Art of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas

May 10, 2023

Estimate: $20,000 – $30,000

Lot 7

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Tellem Figure, Mali, Tellem Figure, Mali

A carved wooden figure from the Tellem people of Mali, representing an ancient West African sculptural tradition. The work exemplifies the sophisticated artistic practices of the Tellem civilization.

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Tellem Figure, Mali

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