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Kongo People, wood fetish with bundle

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Description

Kongo People, wood fetish with bundle, DR Congo, carved wood with dark and light brown patina, trace white pigment, glass eyes, twine-wrapped bundle, the female figure with upright coiffure, deep set glass eyes and open mouth with exposed teeth, on long slender neck ending in power bundle, 16"h x 6"dia

Provenance: A Private Collection: East Hampton, New York

Condition

Good, attractive aged patina, small loss to tip of hair, hairlines and indentations throughout, dirt accumulation on fabric **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.

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Kongo People, wood fetish with bundle

Name: Kongo People, wood fetish with bundle
SKU: 130345695
Price: 100 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $150

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