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Very early African Benin carved power figure 19th century or earlier

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Very early African Benin carved power figure 19th century or earlier

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Description

Believed to be 19th century or earlier, and likely from Benin or the ivory coast from an old Chicago collection.

Condition

Age expected ware and condition. This is very early

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Very early African Benin carved power figure 19th century or earlier

Name: Very early African Benin carved power figure 19th century or earlier
SKU: 154108856
Price: 300 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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