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AN ANTIQUE AFRICAN MBETE AMBETE CARVED FIGURE, DRC 19 C

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AN ANTIQUE AFRICAN MBETE AMBETE CARVED FIGURE, DRC 19 C

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Description

A hand-carved wooden Ambete Mbete reliquary figure with a necklace of thorns and a rope around the body. The figure is shown standing on slightly bent legs. Such figures are associated with the cult of ancestors.Late 19th century.

Dimensions: H: 17 1/4 in., (44 cm.)

Condition

Overall condition good. Shows signs of age. Has a coupe of cracks.

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AN ANTIQUE AFRICAN MBETE AMBETE CARVED FIGURE, DRC 19 C

Name: AN ANTIQUE AFRICAN MBETE AMBETE CARVED FIGURE, DRC 19 C
SKU: 114976601
Price: 200 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $300

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Starting Price $100

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