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Rare Nkanu Magic Fetish Ex Emerson Woelfer

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Rare Nkanu Magic Fetish Ex Emerson Woelfer

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A carved wooden Janus style Magic fetish object embellished with textile and shell bundle around the torso containing unknown magic elements. Nakanu peoples, DRC / Congo, central Africa. A Yaka related ethnic group. The idol measures 14.5 inches tall on its custom metal display stand. Provenance: Ex. Emerson Woelfer , Los Angeles, CA (Noted Abstract expressionist CA artist)

Condition

fair, well weathered

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Rare Nkanu Magic Fetish Ex Emerson Woelfer

Name: Rare Nkanu Magic Fetish Ex Emerson Woelfer
SKU: 111274551
Price: 450 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $1,000

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