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African sculpture with grass skirt and jewelry

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Description

This African sculpture in a squatting position, with its arms outstretched. It has a protruding stomach and large hands and feet. Around its waist is a grass skirt ornamented with beads along the back. It has a hoop earring through one ear that is decorated with beads. It also wears a beaded necklace around its neck. Atop the back of its head is a seated lizard that faces forward in the direction that the figures own head is looking. The sculptures face has large, exaggerated eyes and cheeks, and a small mouth. The face, pointed breasts, and stomach are all highlighted with geometric designs. This sculpture is 27.5 inches tall, 15 inches wide, and 11.5 inches deep. It weighs 48.4 pounds.

Condition

Good condition with some holes in metal due to age.

Dimensions

27.5 x 15 x 11.5 in

Weight

48.4 lb

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African sculpture with grass skirt and jewelry

Name: African sculpture with grass skirt and jewelry
SKU: 138517448
Price: 700 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $700 - $1,500

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