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Male ancestor figure "singiti" - D. R. Congo, Hemba

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Male ancestor figure "singiti" - D. R. Congo, Hemba

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Description

wood, brown patina, remains of pigments, fragmentary, parts of the base and the feet missing through insect caused damage, cracks, traces of abrasion, base
H: 45 cm
Provenance:
Adalbert von Alföldy, Eislingen, Germany
Continent: Africa

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Male ancestor figure "singiti" - D. R. Congo, Hemba

Name: Male ancestor figure \"singiti\" - D. R. Congo, Hemba
SKU: 28925108
Price: 600 EUR
Availability: InStock

Estimate €600 - €3,000

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