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Rare sculpture of a cephalopod - D. R. Congo, Lega

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Rare sculpture of a cephalopod - D. R. Congo, Lega

Item Details

Description

terracotta / ceramic, pigments,

There are only a few comparative examples of these cephalopods, albeit made of ivory (cf. AHDRC 0026399).

H: 18 cm, H: 7,1 inch

Provenance:Belgian Private Collection

Continent: Africa

Condition

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Rare sculpture of a cephalopod - D. R. Congo, Lega

Name: Rare sculpture of a cephalopod - D. R. Congo, Lega
SKU: 114740753
Price: 1500 EUR
Availability: InStock

Estimate €1,500 - €3,000

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