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A Pende Maternity Sculpture

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A large heavy carved wooden female effigy with small child and shown with classic coiffure and a well handled surface patina suggesting real age, perhaps a maternity shrine object. Pende peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. The Sculpture measures 22.5 inches on custom display stand. Provenance: Ex Collection Robert Banks, Maryland, USA.

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fair, well handled

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A Pende Maternity Sculpture

Name: A Pende Maternity Sculpture
SKU: 132874879
Price: 1200 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $800

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