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A Kongo Vili Sculpture

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Description

A carved wooden effigy shown seated on zoomorphic bench and chewing on the root of a hallucinogenic plant named munkwisa. The sculpture measures 9.75 inches tall ( 12.25 inches tall on professional custom base) provenance: A private New Jersey collection.

Condition

Good

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A Kongo Vili Sculpture

Name: A Kongo Vili Sculpture
SKU: 104535714
Price: 280 USD
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