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Rare Antique Sotho Wooden Doll Ex Sam Hilu Collection

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Rare Antique Sotho Wooden Doll Ex Sam Hilu Collection

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A fine and rare carved wooden doll with inset metal eyes and adorned with various glass beads and buttons, leather and animal hide. Sotho peoples, South Africa. The Doll measures 16 inches tall, 17 inches tall on custom display stand. Provenance: Ex Sam Hilu collection, New York.

Condition

fair, fragile old bead strands, well handled wood.

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Rare Antique Sotho Wooden Doll Ex Sam Hilu Collection

Name: Rare Antique Sotho Wooden Doll Ex Sam Hilu Collection
SKU: 171895587
Price: 100 USD
Availability: InStock

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