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Mangbetu Prestige Pipe with Ancestor image, African Art

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Mangbetu Prestige Pipe with Ancestor image, African Art

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a rare old Mangbetu peoples Pipe Bowl or Stove from the Congo, central Africa.Carved wood sculpture with energetic pose and face, incised facial designs, swept up coiffure and lovely golden honey colored patina to the wood, the wood is correct for Mangbetu sculpture and overall the style is very well done and consistent with museum grade examples.The figure measures about 5 inches deep x 8 inches tall ( 9 inches tall on custom display stand).

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Mangbetu Prestige Pipe with Ancestor image, African Art

Name: Mangbetu Prestige Pipe with Ancestor image, African Art
SKU: 71724674
Price: 360 USD
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