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Post Carving, West African, Fon People

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Item Details

Description

Lot 167

Post Carving, West African, Fon People
with base: 56 x 5 x 4 inches

Provenance:
Estate of Howard A. Smith

carved and painted wood figure on a metal base

Condition

wear to wood and paint throughout, some chips in the paint on the base

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Post Carving, West African, Fon People

Name: Post Carving, West African, Fon People
SKU: 110910603
Price: 400 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $400 - $800

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Starting Price $200

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