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African Yoruba Polychromed Carved Wood Headdress, H 12.5'' W 12'' L 13''

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African Yoruba Polychromed Carved Wood Headdress, H 12.5'' W 12'' L 13''

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Description

African Yoruba Polychromed Carved Wood Headdress, H 12.5'' W 12'' L 13'' Having a fully carved face below a snake in a birds mouth on the front and back. Provenance: from the collection of Harold & Ruth Frank.

Condition

Good vintage condition jw
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Dimensions

12.5 x 12 in

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African Yoruba Polychromed Carved Wood Headdress, H 12.5'' W 12'' L 13''

Name: African Yoruba Polychromed Carved Wood Headdress, H 12.5'' W 12'' L 13''
SKU: 141243672
Price: 900 USD
Availability: InStock

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