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Rare Rungu Female Ancestor Idol Ex Levitt Collection

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Rare Rungu Female Ancestor Idol Ex Levitt Collection

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Description

A very fine old and elegant carved wooden female ancestor idol with a deep golden honey colored patina from handling and signs of field use and wear. Rungo peoples, a sub group related to the Tabwa peoples, Congo, central Africa. The sculpture measures 10.75 inches tall on its custom base. provenance: Ex Sol & Josephine levitt collection, New York, also a private New Jersey collection.

Condition

Fair, loss to legs, what remains is stable.

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Rare Rungu Female Ancestor Idol Ex Levitt Collection

Name: Rare Rungu Female Ancestor Idol Ex Levitt Collection
SKU: 168504731
Price: 280 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $800

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