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AN AFRICAN TOTEM, DOGON DOUBLE "MATERNITY" WOOD FIGURE ON STAND, BANDIAGRA REGION, MALI, EARLY/MID 2

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AN AFRICAN TOTEM, DOGON DOUBLE "MATERNITY" WOOD FIGURE ON STAND, BANDIAGRA REGION, MALI, EARLY/MID 2

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AN AFRICAN TOTEM, DOGON DOUBLE "MATERNITY" WOOD FIGURE ON STAND, BANDIAGRA REGION, MALI, EARLY/MID 20TH CENTURY, carved, dense wood, on a square, black presentation plinth stand. Height: 29" Diameter: 5" Provenance: Fred Wessman; Estate of Robert William Guynn.

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Chips, losses, large cracks, mud repairs to various and apparent damages. Fine patina.

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AN AFRICAN TOTEM, DOGON DOUBLE "MATERNITY" WOOD FIGURE ON STAND, BANDIAGRA REGION, MALI, EARLY/MID 2

Name: AN AFRICAN TOTEM, DOGON DOUBLE \"MATERNITY\" WOOD FIGURE ON STAND, BANDIAGRA REGION, MALI, EARLY/MID 2
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Price: 200 USD
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