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Lot of two primitive Skin Covered Dolls Ex Gould Collection

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Lot of two primitive Skin Covered Dolls Ex Gould Collection

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This lot contains two carved wood doll like sculptures embellished with various beads, seeds, shells and leather hide wrapped skin. The dolls are contemporary and measure 14.5 and also 13.5 inches tall. Possibly Nigeria or Cameroon, west Africa. Provenance: Ex Prof. Gould collection, New York.

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Lot of two primitive Skin Covered Dolls Ex Gould Collection

Name: Lot of two primitive Skin Covered Dolls Ex Gould Collection
SKU: 174979386
Price: 60 USD
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