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Antique African Kongo Carved Ivory Statue/Totem

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Antique African Kongo Carved Ivory Statue/Totem

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Description

Antique African Kongo Carved Ivory Statue/Totem | Sculpture depicts a kneeling mother holding a child, surmounted by a platform/headdress with four children holding a pot or basket | Approx. Size: 17.5" H x 6" D; Weight: 6.8 lbs.

Condition

To the best of our knowledge and belief, the sale of this item complies with the requirements of ESA §4(d), including that it was imported prior to 1990 and meets the ESA antiques exemption. This item was part of the Estate of Dr. Ora Eads, Phd, Nashville, Tennessee. The Ead's Ethnographic Art Collection included over 250 items of rare African Art, some of which were donated to Tennessee Tech University for a museum, and other pieces were made part of the Eads Museum (which was later absorbed into the Tennessee University museum network).

Dimensions

17.5 x 6 in

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Antique African Kongo Carved Ivory Statue/Totem

Name: Antique African Kongo Carved Ivory Statue/Totem
SKU: 108190273
Price: 6000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $2,000 - $3,000

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