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Very rare Old Tumbwe Figure Field Collected Dean Ripa

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Very rare Old Tumbwe Figure Field Collected Dean Ripa

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Description

A Carved wooden Three headed Magic fetish with thick encrusted surface covered in organic matter that will sweat if near heat. This is a field used shrine idol that was field collected by Dean Ripa in 1980, Eastern Congo, Africa. The sculpture measures 9 inches tall.

Condition

fair, weathered

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Very rare Old Tumbwe Figure Field Collected Dean Ripa

Name: Very rare Old Tumbwe Figure Field Collected Dean Ripa
SKU: 79370831
Price: 160 USD
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