Amusing Bronze Sculpture "Pulling Teeth"

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Circa 1920, unusual bronze of man with dentist tools pulling teeth from an African man, mounted on square marble base, very good condition, figure measures 3.25" x 4", base 4.5" square

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Amusing Bronze Sculpture "Pulling Teeth"

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