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Rare Bangwa Cameroon Female Slit Drum Figure

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Rare Bangwa Cameroon Female Slit Drum Figure

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Rare Bangwa-Cameroon Female maternity female figure with two children figures surrounded by braided kuba/raffia cloth, with slit sections on either side for hands. Slit Drum statue with drum sticks and hollow back center covered by canvas. Condition overall good,mild chesy crack, normal light wear and scuff marks, each child has hanging cowry shell beside their head one shell broke. Mid 20th. C. or earlier. H. 25'' W. 8'' D. 7''. ''Provenance Anne Narosny African Art Collection Estate'' Sale # 1 of 3''

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Rare Bangwa Cameroon Female Slit Drum Figure

Name: Rare Bangwa Cameroon Female Slit Drum Figure
SKU: 44252119
Price: 210 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $400 - $800

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