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African Kongo Nkisi Nkondi Power Figure, DRC
African Kongo Nkisi Nkondi Power Figure, DRC
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African Kongo Nkisi Nkondi Power Figure, DRC. Carved wood, rope and glass. Size: 12'' x 4'' x 5.5'' (30 x 10 x 14 cm).
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