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Phemba maternity figure, Yombe people, DR Congo

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Phemba maternity figure, Yombe people, DR Congo

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Description

Title: Phemba maternity figure, Yombe people, DR Congo

Additional information: A wooden maternity figure of the Yombe people. This item is a display of fine workmanship. The base is broken.

Origin: DR Congo
Dimensions approx. 28 x 8 x 9 cm
Dated to the middle of the 20th century

All items are sold without display stands, except when the base is fixed to the object. Some objects might not remain balanced without a display stand or base.

This item will be packed with the utmost care and shipped with DHL Express. If you buy multiple items, we will refund any surplus shipping costs. Please contact us after payment to arrange this.

Dimensions (CM): 28 x 8 x 9

Reserve: $236.00

Shipping:

Domestic: Flat-rate of $83.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S.

Belgium: Flat-rate of $24.00 to anywhere within the Belgium.

Europe: Flat-rate of $59.00 to anywhere within the Europe.

International: Flat-rate of $83.00 to anywhere in the world.

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Location: This item ships from Belgium.

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