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A Pere Shrine Fetish

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Item Details

Description

A carved wooden idol with textile wrapped bundle adorned with cowrie shells and encrusted with organic materials. Pere or related ethnic group, Uganda, Africa. The idol measures 10 inches on its wooden base. Provenance: A private New jersey collection since 1999.

Condition

fair, well weathered

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A Pere Shrine Fetish

Name: A Pere Shrine Fetish
SKU: 171920331
Price: 100 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $300

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