Anthropomorphic Power Figure "buti" - D. R. Congo, Teke - Apr 13, 2024 | Kunstauktionshaus Zemanek-muenster In Bavaria
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Anthropomorphic power figure "buti" - D. R. Congo, Teke

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Anthropomorphic power figure "buti" - D. R. Congo, Teke
Anthropomorphic power figure "buti" - D. R. Congo, Teke
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wood, pigments, base
H: 23 cm, H: 9,1 inch

Continent: Africa
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Anthropomorphic power figure "buti" - D. R. Congo, Teke

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