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A VINTAGE AFRICAN MBETE AMBETE CARVED FIGURE, DRC

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A VINTAGE AFRICAN MBETE AMBETE CARVED FIGURE, DRC

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Description

A hand-carved wooden Ambete Mbete reliquary figure with a necklace of thorns and a rope around the body. The figure is shown standing on slightly bent legs. Such figures are associated with the cult of ancestors.

Dimensions: H: 17 1/4 in.

Condition

Overall condition good. Shows signs of age. Has a coupe of cracks.

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A VINTAGE AFRICAN MBETE AMBETE CARVED FIGURE, DRC

Name: A VINTAGE AFRICAN MBETE AMBETE CARVED FIGURE, DRC
SKU: 117899408
Price: 100 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $150

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Starting Price $10

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