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Hand carved ancestor figure, likely Tabwa, DRC

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Hand carved ancestor figure, likely Tabwa, DRC

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Hand carved ancestor figure, likely Tabwa peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo, having a female figure resting on a circular seat with incised geometric carving to the apron and tripod legs, 25"h x 8"dia.

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Hand carved ancestor figure, likely Tabwa, DRC

Name: Hand carved ancestor figure, likely Tabwa, DRC
SKU: 100254909
Price: 350 USD
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Estimate $350 - $500

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