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A Rare Old Hemba Sculpture Ex Levitt Collection, NYC

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A Rare Old Hemba Sculpture Ex Levitt Collection, NYC

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A Very finely carved and well weathered old Hemba male ancestor sculpture, with obvious age, wear and decay. Hemba peoples, Congo, Africa. The sculpture has been professionally mounted to a display stand. The figure measures 14 inches tall ( 16.25 inches tall on base) Provenance: Ex. Sol and Josephine Levitt Collection, NY C. 1980’s purchased in Belgium

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Eroded and worn, fair

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A Rare Old Hemba Sculpture Ex Levitt Collection, NYC

Name: A Rare Old Hemba Sculpture Ex Levitt Collection, NYC
SKU: 81804364
Price: 1300 USD
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