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Antique Sculpture of a Tortoise from Angola

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Antique Sculpture of a Tortoise from Angola

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Description

A lovely old carved wooden effigy of a turtle with a wonderful realistic form and a well handled surface patina. Lozi or related ethnic group, Angola, Africa. The Turtle sculpture measures 13 x 7 inches. Provenance: The Prof. Gould collection, New York.

Condition

Good, very well handled and worn

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Antique Sculpture of a Tortoise from Angola

Name: Antique Sculpture of a Tortoise from Angola
SKU: 142246486
Price: 220 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $400

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