Lot 0103

Kuyu People Kebe-Kebe Puppet

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Item Details

Description

Kebe-Kebe Puppet, Kuyu People, Republic of Congo, Central Africa, 20th C. Carved and Painted Wood. Based. Size: 16"H x 4.25"W x 4"D (40.5 x 11 x 10 cm).

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