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A LARGE MANGBETU TERRACOTTA CLAY VESSEL WITH ANCESTOR

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A LARGE MANGBETU TERRACOTTA CLAY VESSEL WITH ANCESTOR

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A very handsome terracotta clay vessel featuring a wonderful chief sculpture on top holing a staff and sword. Mangbetu peoples, Congo, Africa. The vessel measures 27.5 x 11 inches wide ( 24 inches around)

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Fair, well weathered

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A LARGE MANGBETU TERRACOTTA CLAY VESSEL WITH ANCESTOR

Name: A LARGE MANGBETU TERRACOTTA CLAY VESSEL WITH ANCESTOR
SKU: 69431474
Price: 90 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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