20th century, Northern Ivory Coast, carved and polychromed wood with individually applied metal scales, supported by steel base.

This lot to be sold on day 1, Wednesday, October 3 (Lots 1-948)

Auction by order of the United States Bankruptcy Courts of the Eastern District of North Carolina. All items sold as-is. No returns. All sales final.

85 x 73 x 40 in.

Approximately 50 lbs; 350 lbs including base.

From the Complete and Important Collection of NOA Living, Raleigh, North Carolina

This is a exceptionally large and detailed example of this type of Senufo ritual bird figure.

Some stable cracks; some loose/detached metal pieces and rust; light wear to polychrome.