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A Finely Carved DAN female Maternity sculpture, African

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A Finely Carved DAN female Maternity sculpture, African

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A Carved wooden female effigy with small child on her back and incised linear designs, stylized features and well handled surface patina. Dan peoples, West Africa. The figure measures 13 inches tall. Provenance: Ex Prof. Charles Bordogna, New Jersey.

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fair, well handled

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A Finely Carved DAN female Maternity sculpture, African

Name: A Finely Carved DAN female Maternity sculpture, African
SKU: 84296104
Price: 120 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $400

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