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PAIR CARVED MAHOGANY AFRICAN HEADS

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Item Details

Description

Two African carved ebony figures. The male has a reverse of a tiger studded with brass. The female is nude with woven hair, both measure approx. 8" high, approx. weight 3lbs.

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PAIR CARVED MAHOGANY AFRICAN HEADS

Name: PAIR CARVED MAHOGANY AFRICAN HEADS
SKU: 167326308
Price: 50 USD
Availability: InStock

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