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A Figural Bellows, Punu/Fang Style, Gabon

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African Figural Carved Double Bellows Gabon, Africa: African figural hand-carved double bellows, Punu culture, Gabon. Carved from a single piece of wood with double hide bellows. Early 20th century. Dimensions: H: 23 in., W: 13 1/2 in., D: 8 1/2 in. Con

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2 West African Style Figural Objects, 20th c.: A group of two West African style figural objects. 20th century. ++ Kneeling female figure. Wood, metal, glass/plastic beads, and shells. 11 3/4" x 5" x 4". Condition: includes stand. Some abrasions t

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3 Indonesian Style Figural Objects.: A group of Three Indonesian Style Figural Objects. Wood. Indonesia. ++ Indonesian Style Line Spatula. Metal. 1" x 10 3/4". ++ Indonesian Style Figure. 2 1/4" x 5 1/8". ++ Indonesian Style Figure. 1/2"

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Carved Wooden Figural African Style: african style, tribal style. polished wood sculptural of elongated female figure, measures ht app 18 inches

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A Figural Bellows, Punu/Fang Style, Gabon

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A Figural Bellows, Punu/Fang Style, Gabon, with delicate smooth face to the top, pierced for attachment, on base, height: 22 1/4".. Provenance: David Ackley, Ann Arbor., 1980's,; Roland Wiener, Detroit

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A Figural Bellows, Punu/Fang Style, Gabon

Name: A Figural Bellows, Punu/Fang Style, Gabon
SKU: 122385399
Price: 400 USD
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