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Carved wood abstract spirit figure, Mumuye, Nigeria

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Carved wood abstract spirit figure, Mumuye, Nigeria

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Hand carved wood abstract spirit figure, Mumuye peoples Nigeria, mid 20th century, the female figure having a high coiffeur, above diminutive eyes and a pursed circular mouth, flanked by large gauged ears, surmounting sloping shoulders leading to an elongated torso and stylized arms, the whole standing on angular legs, 31"h x 6"w x 5.75"d.

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Carved wood abstract spirit figure, Mumuye, Nigeria

Name: Carved wood abstract spirit figure, Mumuye, Nigeria
SKU: 102376145
Price: 175 USD
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Estimate $250 - $400

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