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Beggar Monkey "Gbekre"

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Beautiful and very ancient beggar monkey “Gbekre”, presented standing naked on broad legs with curved calves, its face in a state of metamorphosis from man to animal sculpted with dexterity and realism, its opened jaws symbolically baring its fangsWood, erosions due to time, important and thick brown patina Baoule, Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, 19th century55 x 17 cm

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Beggar Monkey "Gbekre"

Name: Beggar Monkey \"Gbekre\"
SKU: 93555127
Price: 3250 EUR
Availability: InStock

Estimate €4,500 - €6,500

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