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A Kusu Power Figure

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A carved wooden effigy with a highly stylized face and 3/4 torso, well handled surface and holden honey colored patina. The idol is well weathered and likely served as a shrine object. Kusu peoples, DRC/ Congo,central Africa. The figure measures 13 inches tall on base. Provenance: The Robert Banks collection, MD.

Condition

Fair, weathred.

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A Kusu Power Figure

Name: A Kusu Power Figure
SKU: 135628984
Price: 180 USD
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