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African Sukuma Tribe Wood Puppet from Tanzania

Carved sculpture or Puppet used as a funerary item, a relative was said to have spoken through the Puppet, recounting the life and deeds of the recently deceased, hard wood, Sukuma Tribe, Tanzania, Africa, ca. probably twentieth century.

Dimensions: 9"H

Well-patinated, shows signs of traditional use.

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