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African Ewe Mami Wata Shrine Figure, Togo, Early/Mid

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African Ewe Mami Wata Shrine Figure, Togo, Early/Mid

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Description

Fine African Ewe Mami Wata Shrine Figure, Togo, early/mid 20th C. Carved wood and pigment. Provenance: Ford Wheeler, NY; Private Collection, NY. Size: 11'' x 13'' x 17.5'' (28 x 33 x 44 cm).

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African Ewe Mami Wata Shrine Figure, Togo, Early/Mid

Name: African Ewe Mami Wata Shrine Figure, Togo, Early/Mid
SKU: 105408754
Price: 1000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,000 - $2,000

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