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African Carved Wooden Female Figure

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Item Details

Description

large stained statue of female, with elongated head and headdress, on cylindrical wooden base, 57-5/8 x 10-1/2 in.

Provenance: The Estate of Peter H. Tillou, Litchfield, Connecticut

Condition

loss to stain, scattered cracks, large chip to back of left shoulder, sits slightly ajar

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African Carved Wooden Female Figure

Name: African Carved Wooden Female Figure
SKU: 135835696
Price: 1600 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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Starting Price $150

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