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A Ngbaka Male Effigy, Ex Kahan Gallery

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Item Details

Description

A carved wooden shrine idol with encrusted and earthen covered surface, large kaolin clay accented eyes, raised central crest and a well weathered surface. Ngbaka peoples, Congo, central Africa. The Idol measures 14 inches tall. Provenance: Ex Leonard Kahan Gallery, New York, Also Ex Mc Connel collection, VA, also Ex Private New Jersey collection.

Condition

Well weathered, worn, loss to one foot

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A Ngbaka Male Effigy, Ex Kahan Gallery

Name: A Ngbaka Male Effigy, Ex Kahan Gallery
SKU: 163206426
Price: 110 USD
Availability: InStock

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