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A Lovely Fanti Doll Ex Warkow Collection

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A Lovely Fanti Doll Ex Warkow Collection

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A very finely carved wooden cylindrical doll with traditional flat form , incised geometric designs and a well handled surface. The doll measures 14.5 x 3 inches. Fanti peoples, Ghana, West Africa. Provenance: Ex Stewart Warkow collection, New York, also Ex Private New Jersey collection.

Condition

Good, well handled

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A Lovely Fanti Doll Ex Warkow Collection

Name: A Lovely Fanti Doll Ex Warkow Collection
SKU: 160654375
Price: 140 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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