The John Lenk Collection - African Woodcarvings

 Three African carved wooden panels

Collected circa 1970

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Rectangular panel with triangular designs and central carved face.  Headdress looks influenced by Ivory Coast carvings, possibly Baule. Red-brown finish.

dimensions - 12" high x 3" wide x 1" deep

Good condition

Totem-like irregular vertical panel carved with two seated figures, male and female. with triangular designs and central carved face.  Female figure is reaching into what appears to be a bag or basket.

dimensions - 14" high x 3 3/4" wide x 3/4" deep

Good condition with some wear from age. Vertical crack above head of top figure.

Boomerang-like panel with carved animals including deer, antelope, rhinoceros, and zebra.  Unusual twisted form, may be a throwing stick of some kind.

dimensions - approx. 14" long x 2 3/4" wide x 1/2" deep

Good condition with some wear from age and use.

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