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Nail Fetish Figure

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Nail Fetish Figure

African, 20th century. A carved wooden nail fetish figure on wooden base having hollow eyes with glass enclosures, mirrored accents on head and body, and a cloth braid headband; ht. 49.5 in.

Condition

Nails are shedding, cracks on body and base visible in photo

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Nail Fetish Figure

Name: Nail Fetish Figure
SKU: 29476681
Price: 150 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $150 - $300

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Starting Price $75

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