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Kongo marker post w/ Magic Fetish, African Art

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Kongo marker post w/ Magic Fetish, African Art

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Description

Carved wooden post with Magic fetish figure on top, heavily painted with white kaolin clay pigment. Measures 52 inches tall and has a 16 lb shipping weight.

Condition

Eroded base, well weathered and worn, but intact and stable. professionally mounted to steel metal display stand.

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Kongo marker post w/ Magic Fetish, African Art

Name: Kongo marker post w/ Magic Fetish, African Art
SKU: 30068454
Price: 1000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,000 - $2,000

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Starting Price $500

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