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A Rare Bangwa Ancestor sculpture, African Art

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A Rare carved wooden male effigy bust of a Bangwa peoples ancestor figure, featuring a bearded male with elaborate coiffure and elongated neck. The sculpture shows some weather erosion and decay and appears to be an older example. Bangwa or related ethnic group, Cameroon, Africa. The figure measures 15 inches tall ( 18.5 inches tall on custom display stand) The head has a shipping weight of 5 lbs.

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A Rare Bangwa Ancestor sculpture, African Art

Name: A Rare Bangwa Ancestor sculpture, African Art
SKU: 72937487
Price: 130 USD
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