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Fine African Chokwe Luena Maternity Figure, Angola

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Fine African Chokwe Luena Maternity Figure, Angola: Fine African Chokwe Luena Maternity Figure, Angola. Carved wood. Size: 16'' x 6.5'' x 5.25'' (41 x 17 x 13 cm).

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African Chokwe Figure, Angola: African Chokwe Figure, Angola. On stand. Size: 17.5'' x 7'' x 6.5'' (44 x 18 x 17 cm). Height on stand: 19.5" (50 cm).

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African Chokwe carved wood seated figure, Angola or the: African Chokwe carved wood seated figure, Angola or the Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire), cruciform on head, 20" h, large crack in head, old insect damage arrested, holes & chips in place

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A Fine Chokwe Pwo African mask: Carved wooden mask with raised scars and tribal designs, with attached headdress and netting for the dancer. Chokwe peoples, Angola, Africa. The mask itself measures 11 x 8 inches. A display stand can

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Chokwe / Lwena Staff: Angola Wood and brass tacks 48 cm (figure: 15 cm) Provenance: Rui Castro collection, Lisbon

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Large African Baule Maternity Figure, Ivory Coast, 48" Ht.: Large African Baule Maternity Figure, Ivory Coast. Carved wood and pigment. Size: 48'' x 13'' x 8'' (122 x 33 x 20 cm).

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African Baule Maternity Figure of a Mother and Child, Ivory Coast: African Baule Maternity Figure of a Mother and Child, Ivory Coast. Carved wood, pigment. Size: 20'' x 5.5'' x 5.5'' (51 x 14 x 14 cm).

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Old African Maternity Figure: African Art: Unknown Tribe. Nice patina and signs of age and use.18" tall

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Fine African Chokwe Luena Maternity Figure, Angola

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Fine African Chokwe Luena Maternity Figure, Angola. Carved wood. Size: 16'' x 6.5'' x 5.25'' (41 x 17 x 13 cm). Note: There Are No Hidden or Confidential Reserves in this Auction; All Acceptable Bidding Commences at the Online Start Price.

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Fine African Chokwe Luena Maternity Figure, Angola

Name: Fine African Chokwe Luena Maternity Figure, Angola
SKU: 100579356
Price: 200 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $400

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