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Painted wood, depicting a standing man dressed in European style, with a tie and bowler hat. 37.8 x 9.3 x 7.1 in. Exemple of an iconographic typology that mixes local and European-colonial influences.

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Colon figure Nigeria, 20th Century

Name: Colon figure Nigeria, 20th Century
SKU: 220571142
Price: 100 EUR
Availability: InStock

Lot 0537

Estimate €125-€150Closed 26 lots ago

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Dec 15, 2025 4:00 AM EST

Torino, Piemonte, Italy

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