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Large African Carved Wood Lidded Vessel With Full Body Lizard Handle

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Large African Carved Wood Lidded Vessel With Full Body Lizard Handle

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Description

Vintage African Hand-Carved Wood Vessel With Covered Lid and Lizard Handle.
Carved throughout with full figure carved lizard on lid.
Approximate dimensions: length: 20 1/8 in., width: 11 in., height: 14 1/2 in.
Condition: good original pre-owned estate condition, wear commensurate with age and use.
Provenance: Boston, Massachusetts Estate.

Condition

Good original pre-owned estate condition, no repairs noted.
In-house shipping available.

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Large African Carved Wood Lidded Vessel With Full Body Lizard Handle

Name: Large African Carved Wood Lidded Vessel With Full Body Lizard Handle
SKU: 157027841
Price: 110 USD
Availability: InStock

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