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Ancient Pende House Panel

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Item Details

Description

A Tall and well weathered carved wooden panel featuring a female ancestor image and embellished with mineral pigments. Such panels operate on a functional and spiritual level, being both door jambs for the hut and representative of the power of the family. This example shows clear age and generations of field use. The panel measures 62 inches tall x 11 inches wide. Provenance: A Private New Jersey collection.

Condition

Very weathered and eroded, what remains is stable.

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Ancient Pende House Panel

Name: Ancient Pende House Panel
SKU: 148523272
Price: 600 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,500 - $3,000

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