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African Yombe Figure, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa

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A Figure on an Inagaki Base, Teke (?) / DR Congo: 70 Stehende männliche Figur Teke (?), DR Kongo Inagaki Sockel / Inagaki Base Holz. H 31 cm. Provenienz: - vermutl. Maria Wyss, Basel. - Hannah Salathé (1926-2012), Basel. - Schweizer Nachlass Basel.

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African Yombe Figure, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa

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A yombe figure seated on an animal, DRC, Africa:12" W x 9 1/2" D x 22" H

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African Yombe Figure, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa

Name: African Yombe Figure, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa
SKU: 158128212
Price: 50 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $50 - $150

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Starting Price $10

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