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5 African figures. 20th century.

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A group of 5 African figures. 20th century. ++ Bangwa style standing male figure. Cameroon Grasslands, Bangwa. 26 1/4”h x 6 1/4”w x 5 1/2”d.++ Igbo style two figures on a box Nigeria, Igbo. 27 5/8”h x 10”w x 4 1/4”d.++ Crouching figure. DRC, Bena Lulua style. 28 1/4”h x 8 1/2”w x 7 3/4”d.++ DRC style seated male figure. DRC, Kongo. 33”h x 8 1/2”w x 7 1/2”d.++ Asante style firespitter headdress. Ghana, Asante. 45 1/4”h x 11”w x 10 1/2”d.
Provenance: Estate of Claude”Nyabinghi” Creary.

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5 African figures. 20th century.

Name: 5 African figures. 20th century.
SKU: 54309355
Price: 180 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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