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African Wood Sculpture Assortment

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African Wood Sculpture Assortment

(4) total items including an Igbo white painted seated female, a Kongo / Yombe Nkisi nail fetish and a small Teke figure having attached feathers; together with a Mendi ancestor mourning doll of mud, fiber, shells and beads from the highlands of Southern New Guinea

Property from: an Estate, Chicago (Gold Coast), Illinois

Height: 22 inches, Width: 7 inches, Depth: 7 1/2 inches (tallest)

Condition: overall moderate to heavy wear, occasional chips and short cracks to wood, losses to mud coating of Mendi figure

Disclaimers: This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted / controlled under Federal, State and / or Local Law. It is the responsibility of the bidder to verify all applicable government restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary license or permit applicable to the sale or transport of this lot.

Category: Collectibles > Ethnographic

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Condition

overall moderate to heavy wear, occasional chips and short cracks to wood, losses to mud coating of Mendi figure

Dimensions

22 x 7 x 7.5 in

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African Wood Sculpture Assortment

Name: African Wood Sculpture Assortment
SKU: 176738397
Price: 200 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $400 - $600

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