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A Fine Yombe Phemba Maternity Sculpture, African Art

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FINE KUBA DENGESE MATERNITY SCULPTURE AFRICAN ART: A Lovely carved wooden effigy of Pregnant Mother with elaborate tattoos and decorative elements. Kuba Dengese peoples, Congo, Africa. The sculpture measures 21 inches tall ( 23.5 inches tall on profes

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A Fine Yombe Phemba Maternity Sculpture, African Art

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A carved wooden female effigy of Mother & Child with a most unusual head turned off axis. The Mother has a painted black coiffure and is shown holding her infant on her lap while sitting legs crossed. Accented with incised tribal motifs. Kongo / Yombe peoples, Congo, Africa. The Sculpture measures 11 inches tall.

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fair, well handled, shallow stress fracture

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A Fine Yombe Phemba Maternity Sculpture, African Art

Name: A Fine Yombe Phemba Maternity Sculpture, African Art
SKU: 71170975
Price: 280 USD
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