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An African Songye carved power figure, Congo

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An African Songye carved power figure, Congo

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An African Songye carved power figure
Congo
height 25in (63.5cm); width 5 1/2in (14cm); depth 6in (15.5cm)
Provenance:
Collection of William A. Emboden, PhD, Los Angeles, California.
Estate of Denis R. Bettencourt, Los Angeles, California.
Acquired from the above by the present owner, Private Collection, Los Angeles, California.

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An African Songye carved power figure, Congo

Name: An African Songye carved power figure, Congo
SKU: 110354421
Price: 350 USD
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