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Group of (7) Koma (Koma-Bulsa, Komaland), Ghana, West Africa, Terracotta Memorials

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Group of (7) Koma (Koma-Bulsa, Komaland), Ghana, West Africa, Terracotta Memorials

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Group of (7) Koma (Koma-Bulsa, Komaland), Ghana, West Africa, terracotta memorials, likely 13th - 18th century, of anthropomorphic form. Approximate size, 4.25"H (largest), 2.75"H (smallest).

PROVENANCE: From the estate of Dr. Philip Gould, New York

Condition

Fair: Most with losses, chips, cracks

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Group of (7) Koma (Koma-Bulsa, Komaland), Ghana, West Africa, Terracotta Memorials

Name: Group of (7) Koma (Koma-Bulsa, Komaland), Ghana, West Africa, Terracotta Memorials
SKU: 161675681
Price: 140 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $300

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