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Rare Lega Katanda Sculpture Ex Gallery Lippell 1976

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Rare Lega Katanda Sculpture Ex Gallery Lippell 1976

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Description

This is a carved wooden shrine idol featuring a wonderfully abstract human form with arms raised above the head. Lega peoples, Congo, Africa. The carving measures 14 x 5 inches. The figure was acquired from Gallery Lippell in Montreal Canada in 1976, Ex McConnell collection, Virginia.

Condition

fair, weathered

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Rare Lega Katanda Sculpture Ex Gallery Lippell 1976

Name: Rare Lega Katanda Sculpture Ex Gallery Lippell 1976
SKU: 79370825
Price: 270 USD
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