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MAKONDE, TANZANIA/MOZAMBIQUE, AFRICAN CARVED WOOD

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MAKONDE, TANZANIA/MOZAMBIQUE, AFRICAN CARVED WOOD

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MAKONDE, TANZANIA/MOZAMBIQUE, AFRICAN CARVED WOOD CLUB, H 32" DIA 3" On black metal custom fitted stand. Provenance: Estate of Jack Faxon, Michigan Senator, and creator of the Michigan Council for the Arts.Provenance: Estate of Jack Faxon, Birmingham, MI. Michigan Senator and creator of the Michigan Council for the Arts.

Condition

shows much wear inherent to age and use.

Dimensions

32 x 3 in

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MAKONDE, TANZANIA/MOZAMBIQUE, AFRICAN CARVED WOOD

Name: MAKONDE, TANZANIA/MOZAMBIQUE, AFRICAN CARVED WOOD
SKU: 96347558
Price: 100 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $200

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