4 Abdu K. Bako Thorn Wood carvings African folk art

Description

These exceptional pieces of African Folk Art ismarked , bottom stamped to identify the artisan Abdu K. Bako, part of a smallBako collection. It was originally purchased in the early 1990's in Monrovia,Liberia, Africa. Village scenes were and are still very popular with tourists& travelers hand crafted in native woods found near the towns and villages,each make to showcase the simple daily activities of the town’s people.
Most of standing figures range from 3 ½ to to 5 ¼ “ high.
African Folk art carvings, vintage.
Collected from villagers and localbazaars.
Most examples are more complex,intricate, and more elaborate than tourist and exports available. 3 colors ofThornwood are used: Rose, brown and crème from different thorn trees. This folkart depicts everyday village life in detail.
All marked ABDU K. BAKO Monrovia Liberia
Little is known about Abdu Bako the carver, someof his pieces are in the private collection of Jane Martin catalog for"African Arts & Cultural Objects" and in collection for Africanstudies in major colleges. Classified as Fine & Visual Art / Sculptures,late 20th Century at the Bryn Mawr , Haverford, and Swarthmore Colleges. Artistidentified in their arts & artifacts database.
Purchased by an avid collector/ doctor stationed in Africa in the early1990’s.
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