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Mossi Peoples, (3) rare bronze Biiga dolls

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Mossi Peoples, (3) rare bronze Biiga dolls

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Mossi Peoples, (3) rare bronze Biiga dolls, Burkina Faso, patinated cast bronze fertility figures, 8.5"h (largest), 4.5"h (smallest)

Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC

Condition

Good, aged patina from brown to verdigris with mottled surface color **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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Mossi Peoples, (3) rare bronze Biiga dolls

Name: Mossi Peoples, (3) rare bronze Biiga dolls
SKU: 130345729
Price: 150 USD
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