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A Fine Anago Shrine fetish

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A lovely carved wooden spirit effigy with well handled surface, stylized coiffure and what appears to be the remains of feathers from the top of the sculpture. Anago or related ethnic group, Nigeria, West Africa. The sculpture measures 9.5 inches tall on a 3.5 x 3.5 inch base. Provenance: Bangally Gallery, New York early 1990s, a private NYC gallery since.

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A Fine Anago Shrine fetish

Name: A Fine Anago Shrine fetish
SKU: 167255981
Price: 130 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $300

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