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Friction oracle - D. R. Congo, Lualwa First Image

Friction oracle - D. R. Congo, Lualwa

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Female figure with crossed arms - D. R. Congo, Chokwe (1 of 5)

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Power half figure "nkisi" - D. R. Congo, Songe (1 of 7)

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