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CONGO AFRICAN CARVED WOOD BOX, CROCODILE ON COVER H 5

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CONGO AFRICAN CARVED WOOD BOX, CROCODILE ON COVER H 5

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CONGO AFRICAN CARVED WOOD BOX, CROCODILE ON COVER H 5 1/2"" L 14" Cover and base each carved from a single piece of wood. Base is decorated with rows of incised geometric lines. Unique piece. Estate of Jack Faxon, Birmingham, MI. Michigan Senator and creator of the Michigan Council for the Arts.

Condition

Good condition. Sides are slightly bowed. 19th - early 20th.c. jw

Dimensions

5.5 x 14 in

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CONGO AFRICAN CARVED WOOD BOX, CROCODILE ON COVER H 5

Name: CONGO AFRICAN CARVED WOOD BOX, CROCODILE ON COVER H 5
SKU: 99204820
Price: 200 USD
Availability: InStock

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