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A Very Rare Old Afo Maternity Sculpture, African Art

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A Very Rare Old Afo Maternity Sculpture, African Art

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Description

This is a large and very finely carved old wooden sculpture featuring the image of a stylized Mother, he head looks slightly up to the heavens while her child clings to her back. Decorated with linear designs that represent tribal scars and wonderful designs along her torso. An excellent older example. The figure measures 31.5 inches tall and has a 15.5 lb shipping weight.

Condition

Fair, weathered and eroded ,old stress fracture repair on one shoulder and arm. Fair condition.

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A Very Rare Old Afo Maternity Sculpture, African Art

Name: A Very Rare Old Afo Maternity Sculpture, African Art
SKU: 73148936
Price: 160 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $700 - $1,200

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