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Luba African Divination bowl bearer, Mother & Children

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Luba African Divination bowl bearer, Mother & Children

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Description

This is a very fine and vintage Diviner's sculpture from the Luba peoples of the Congo, Africa. Carved from a single piece of very heavy and dense wood with a well handled and weathered surface patina, note the wonderful stylized female and her children, a Gorgeous example. The sculpture itself measures 29 inches tall x 7 inches wide.

Condition

Overall well handled and worn, Good condition

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Luba African Divination bowl bearer, Mother & Children

Name: Luba African Divination bowl bearer, Mother & Children
SKU: 49765161
Price: 130 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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