"Bambara Queen Mother Of Mali Statue"
Very beautiful representation of Queen Mother Bambara-Bamana of Mali seated height 68cm with very beautiful patina of use and crusty in places Beautiful scarifications, pierced nose (missing charm) iron nails for the eyes. Apparent female sex The sculptural interpretation synthesizes human forms in a series of geometric masses that inspired cubism. Similar examples can be found in major collections such as; Derain, Lipchitz, Moore etc.... Statuary of a great balance in a haughty position releasing great strength. Very stiff and straight breasts, a slender waist and wide buttocks going so far as to confuse with the stylized seat. Representation of ideal beauty at its highest level for this ethnic group Superb collector's item 
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