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Congo Style Fetish, DRC.

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Description

A Congo Style Fetish. Wood, pigment, horn, animal hide, and monkey skull. Democratic Republic of the Congo. 26 3/4” x 7 1/4”.
Condition: Cracks, pigment loss, and abrasions.
Provenance: From a Los Angeles, California Private Collection.

Condition

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Congo Style Fetish, DRC.

Name: Congo Style Fetish, DRC.
SKU: 126307232
Price: 160 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $200

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