Lot 4328

(lot of 4) Nigeria and Cameroon style, West Africa clay

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(lot of 4) Nigeria and Cameroon style, West Africa clay

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(lot of 4) Nigeria and Cameroon style, West Africa clay figures with exaggerated features and overal body scarification, tallestt: 13.5'h

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(lot of 4) Nigeria and Cameroon style, West Africa clay

Name: (lot of 4) Nigeria and Cameroon style, West Africa clay
SKU: 42396409
Price: 125 USD
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