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African Kissi Piomdo shrine figure, Guinea. The

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African Kissi Piomdo shrine figure, Guinea. The

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African Kissi Piomdo shrine figure, Guinea. The beautifully wood carving shows a clothed person with carve genitalia exposed beneath. Kissi people is an ethnic group living in Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia. They speak the Kissi language, which is a Nigerâ€“Congo language. They are well known for making baskets and weaving on vertical looms. Provenance: Private collection collected between 1910 and 1930. SIZE: see attached ruler photo. Photos are part of the description representing the condition report and can be used for authentication prior to the sale date. Pangaea Auctions urges Bidder's to view all attached photos in detail. #(African, 19th-20th Century, Fine Art- Sculpture, Carving, Wood, Antique, ).

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African Kissi Piomdo shrine figure, Guinea. The

Name: African Kissi Piomdo shrine figure, Guinea. The
SKU: 43581326
Price: 3000 USD
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