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A KOTA KNEELING DEVOTEE W/ HANDS IN PRAYER

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A KOTA KNEELING DEVOTEE W/ HANDS IN PRAYER

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Description

A carved wooden effigy of a devotee in squatting position with hands in prayer like form, and the head and face adorned with hand hammered brass. The sculpture measures 21 inches tall. Kota peoples, Gabon, Africa.

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Good, fair, well weathered, old tribal repair to erosion on back.

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A KOTA KNEELING DEVOTEE W/ HANDS IN PRAYER

Name: A KOTA KNEELING DEVOTEE W/ HANDS IN PRAYER
SKU: 67395875
Price: 100 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $150 - $300

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