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This is the rating and price for Omdurman Baggara Doll, mid 20th century



Description : Additional Information: A wonderful doll with an elongated body and feet, a round head painted in white and the body decorated with multi-media including beads, button, shells, aluminum, package of amulet. The doll is wearing a bark skirt also decorated with all kind of elements. This figure shows similarities with the one published in Esther A. Dagan, AFRICAN DOLLS, fig.74 p. 141 attributed to the Omdurman people of South Sudan. By comparison this one may also come from the same people or from their neighbors including the Baggara , see E. Cameron, Isn't s/he a doll, fig. 98. Such dolls are the representations of women dressed in traditional costumes.Women among these societies are usually adorned with beaded jewelry including necklace, earrings, anklets, armlets, hairpins. rings , so forth, as seen on this doll. Islamic influences can be seen by the number of amulets on this stunning doll. The ritual uses of these dolls are not known. The present , example shows some age and a lot of character and would stand out in any collection. I have examined this piece and agree with the description Niangi Batulukisi, Ph.D.
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Estimate (low-high) : 650 USD-750 USD It's free to register now to view!

About the lot N° 82654
Title : Omdurman Baggara Doll, Period : mid 20th century
Medium : Wood, beads, bark, button, plastic, Forged Iron Bells, pigment
Size : 23 inches H.x 6 inches W.
Condition report : Good . Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners.   Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use.  We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings.  Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. cracks in places, large cracks in legs, crack with indigenous repair between legs, holes in cloth, rusting metal
Africa Direct, auctioneer, Denver, US It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : Africa Art, Mask, Baskets, Statues and more
Sale date : 27 Nov 2016 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale

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