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Mangbetu style fertility carving, wood, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa. Dimensions (approx.): 21" x 7.5" x 6"

PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

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Mangbetu Style Fertility Figure

Name: Mangbetu Style Fertility Figure
SKU: 176460111
Price: 40 USD
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