Description

D.R. Congo

Wood, cowries, glass beads, and horn
49 cm

Provenance:
Private collection, Belgium
Olivier Larroque, Nîmes
Inti Ligabue, Italy
Private collection, Paris

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Songye Figure

Name: Songye Figure
SKU: 232269539
Price: 8000 EUR
Availability: InStock

Lot 0112

Estimate €10,000-€15,000Jun 9, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT

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