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Zombo/ Yaka Kneeling Female with Bourgeois Authenticity

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Zombo/ Yaka Kneeling Female with Bourgeois Authenticity

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This is a very fine old Shrine idol figure from the Yaka or Zombo peoples,DRC/ CONGO, Africa. A Fine older Yaka female ancestor sculpture in a kneeling posture with a well handled surface and raffia grass rope adornment. The figure measures 12 inches tall. Provenance: Ex McConnell collection Collection, CA and VA, Purchased from Galinier collection, France. *** This lot includes a document created and signed by Dr. Arthur Bourgeois , noted expert on the Yaka arts. A very important certificate of authenticity.Condition: fair, well handled

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Zombo/ Yaka Kneeling Female with Bourgeois Authenticity

Name: Zombo/ Yaka Kneeling Female with Bourgeois Authenticity
SKU: 81575214
Price: 230 USD
Availability: InStock

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