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A small terracotta head from the Inland Niger River Delta

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A small terracotta head from the Inland Niger River Delta

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A small terracotta head from the Inland Niger River Delta, West Africa, circa A.D. 1400-1800, raised on stand, 6"h (overall); 4.75"h (head) 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.

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A small terracotta head from the Inland Niger River Delta

Name: A small terracotta head from the Inland Niger River Delta
SKU: 156725852
Price: 300 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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