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AN AFRICAN WOOD FEMALE FERTILITY FIGURE, PROBABLY

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AN AFRICAN WOOD FEMALE FERTILITY FIGURE, PROBABLY

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AN AFRICAN WOOD FEMALE FERTILITY FIGURE, PROBABLY DOGON, 19TH/20TH CENTURY, carved wood on plinth. Height: 18 1/2" Diameter: 4" Provenance: From the Collection of a Private American Collector, Houston, Texas.

Condition

Some wear and losses, overall in good condition, wear commensurate with age and use. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."

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AN AFRICAN WOOD FEMALE FERTILITY FIGURE, PROBABLY

Name: AN AFRICAN WOOD FEMALE FERTILITY FIGURE, PROBABLY
SKU: 115474934
Price: 35 USD
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