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A Very Old Nyamwezi Maternity Sculpture Ex Karl Zabel Collection

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A Very Old Nyamwezi Maternity Sculpture Ex Karl Zabel Collection

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A wonderfully carved Mother and Child sculpture with strong dramatic facial features and a deep well handled surface patina. Nyamwezi peoples, Tanzania, Africa. The Sculpture measures 18.25 inches tall on professional custom display stand. Provenance: Ex Karl & Wilma Zabel collection, New York, also a private New Jersey collection.

Condition

Fair, well handled, well worn

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A Very Old Nyamwezi Maternity Sculpture Ex Karl Zabel Collection

Name: A Very Old Nyamwezi Maternity Sculpture Ex Karl Zabel Collection
SKU: 171898978
Price: 380 USD
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