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A Rare Tonga Doll

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A Rare, old and well used gourd doll with reversed gourd head and base, inset abrus and other seeds and old textiles attached as a skirt. This example is likely from the early 20th century. Such dolls are uncommon on the market as they are quite fragile. This doll measures 9 inches tall x 4 inches wide. Tonga or Batonga peoples, Zambia, Africa. Ex Private New Jersey collection.

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Very fragile, fair

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Name: A Rare Tonga Doll
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