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Dan people's style, Wood Carving, Liberia

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Dan people's style, Wood Carving, Liberia

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Description

Dan people's style, Wood Carving, Liberia, 20.75" x 9" x 3"

PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

Condition

Good condition, with wear and losses reflective of age

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Dan people's style, Wood Carving, Liberia

Name: Dan people's style, Wood Carving, Liberia
SKU: 168815728
Price: 30 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $200

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