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A standing female figure bent slightly at the waist. Tanzania, possibly Kwere or Zaramo. 20th century. 11"h.
Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson.
Catalog Notes: This was possibly a staff top. Regardless it is a very elegant and fascinating figure that undoubtedly originates with one of the groups from East Africa.

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Tanzanian standing female figure.

Name: Tanzanian standing female figure.
SKU: 47937081
Price: 1600 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $600 - $800

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