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African Altar Shrine

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Very Old Weathered and Eroded Male Figure. Likely from West Africa. May have been an Altar shrine. Size: 36" x 7.5" x 6" (91 x 19 x 15 cm). Provenance: Private Savannah, Georgia collection.

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African Altar Shrine

Name: African Altar Shrine
SKU: 42917192
Price: 50 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $300

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