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African Namji Carved Figure w Cowries, Cameroon

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African Namji Carved Wood Doll W Beads, Cameroon: African carved wood doll / standing sculpture, the body decorated with multicolor beads, textile, and cowrie shells, the coiffure styled with cowrie shells, by the Namji people of Cameroon. 20.75" H x

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African Namji Doll. 20th century. Hand-carved solid: African Namji Doll. 20th century. Hand-carved solid pine fertility figure with original beadwork and adorned with shells and feathers. Height 11”. Wear to beads. The Namji tribe of Cameroon has

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African Bamileke Lefem Figure, Cameroon, Ht. 50.5": Large African Bamileke Lefem Commemorative Seated Figure, Cameroon. Carved wood with cowrie shell and bead decoration. Early 20th century. Provenance: Collection of Allan Stone, New York. Size: 50.5"

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Two African Carved Wood and Leather Beaded Standing: Two African Carved Wood and Leather Beaded Standing Female Figures, from the Bamileke tribe, Cameroon, H.- 20 1/2 in., W.- 6 in., D.- 6 in. and H.- 38 in., W.- 10 1/2 in., D.- 8 in.(2 Pcs.) Provenance

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African Carved Wood Statue: DESCRIPTION: Depicting a wood carving of a male figure with cowrie eyes, feathers for hair and further decorated with rope/twig accents. CIRCA: 20th Century ORIGIN: Africa DIMENSIONS: H. 38" x W. 8" C

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2 AFRICAN STYLE CARVED WOOD TRIBAL FIGURES 32": 2 VINTAGE AFRICAN STYLE CARVED WOOD TRIBAL FIGURES W BEADED TRADITIONAL COSTUMES HUNTER GATHER -32" X 6" APPROX EACH- GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION, POSSIBLY MISSING A TOOL FROM FEMALE, PULLED BEADING ON BAC

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Atq Luba African Carved Figure + Hair Pick - Wooden Figure w/ Beads 9'' x 6'' x 13'' , Carved: Atq Luba African Carved Figure + Hair Pick - Wooden Figure w/ Beads 9'' x 6'' x 13'' , Carved Ornamental Pick 5.5'' x 9.5''

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African Namji Carved Figure w Cowries, Cameroon

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Carved wood tribal female figure, standing sculpture inset with metal design on face. The body and hair adorned with cowrie shells, glass and wooden beads, woven fiber cloth, inset shells packed with mud. Size: 25 1/2 x 5 x 4 1/2 in.

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African Namji Carved Figure w Cowries, Cameroon

Name: African Namji Carved Figure w Cowries, Cameroon
SKU: 143094886
Price: 175 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $600

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