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Rare Jonga Female Idol Ex Jean Pierre Hallet Collection

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Rare Jonga Female Idol Ex Jean Pierre Hallet Collection

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A rare and uncommon sculpture from a small ethnic group, seldom found on the market. This carved wooden female effigy with classic facial features, reddish mineral pigments and a well weathered and worn surface. Jonga peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The sculpture measures 7 inches ( 8 inches tall on base) Provenance: The Jean Pierre Hallet collection, noted author and adventurer

Condition

fair, eroded and weathered

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Rare Jonga Female Idol Ex Jean Pierre Hallet Collection

Name: Rare Jonga Female Idol Ex Jean Pierre Hallet Collection
SKU: 102251900
Price: 130 USD
Availability: InStock

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