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Pair of African Carved Wood Yoruba Ibeji Figures

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Pair of African Carved Wood Yoruba Ibeji Figures

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Pair of African Carved Wood Yoruba Ibeji Figures .Depicting a man and a woman.Made of wood, with clay in spotsApprox. 11 1/2"h x 3 1/4"w x 3"d.Condition, some cracks, some wear to clay

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Pair of African Carved Wood Yoruba Ibeji Figures

Name: Pair of African Carved Wood Yoruba Ibeji Figures
SKU: 167760474
Price: 325 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $600 - $900

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