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Old Dogon African Carved Wood Wakara Hermaphrodite Altar Figure Tribal Statue from Mali

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Old Dogon African Carved Wood Wakara Hermaphrodite Altar Figure Tribal Statue from Mali

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Description

Ca. first half 20thC. Very good with age-appropriate wear and minor wood losses. Crazing of old encrustation patina evident. Dogon standing figure, one hand on shoulder, other held to knee. Purchased Yacouba Traore 2010. Ex-Nooter coll.

Condition

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Dimensions

17 x 4 x 4 in

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Old Dogon African Carved Wood Wakara Hermaphrodite Altar Figure Tribal Statue from Mali

Name: Old Dogon African Carved Wood Wakara Hermaphrodite Altar Figure Tribal Statue from Mali
SKU: 152128286
Price: 330 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,000 - $1,500

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