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A Giriama post (vigongo) or memorial figure

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A Giriama post (vigongo) or memorial figure

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Description

A Giriama post (vigongo) or memorial figure, Kenya, raised on stand, 6'6"h (overall) Provenance: Collection of Vanna and N. Lee Lacy (Palm Springs, California). Mr. Lacy was a prominent Hollywood producer of films, creative golden-era TV series, and iconic commercials. His collecting has spanned six decades.

Condition

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A Giriama post (vigongo) or memorial figure

Name: A Giriama post (vigongo) or memorial figure
SKU: 156725751
Price: 500 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $700

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Starting Price $250

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