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Two African Sokoto Terracotta Figures, Nigeria

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Two African Sokoto Terracotta Figures, Nigeria

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Two African Sokoto Terracotta Figure, Nigeria, 500 BCE - 200 CE. Provenance: ex Eric Robertson Gallery, NYC. Size: 1) 7'' x 5.5'' x 4'' (18 x 14 x 10 cm); 2) 6.75'' x 5'' x 3.5'' (17 x 13 x 9 cm). Stands Included.

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Two African Sokoto Terracotta Figures, Nigeria

Name: Two African Sokoto Terracotta Figures, Nigeria
SKU: 105408860
Price: 150 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $400

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