Lot 061334

WAJA & MAMA WOOD ANCESTOR FIGURES, NIGERIA

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WAJA & MAMA WOOD ANCESTOR FIGURES, NIGERIA

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WAJA & MAMA WOOD ANCESTOR FIGURES (2), NIGERIA, H 14":Carved as standing figures with headdresses, including 1 H.14 3/4" x 2 1/4", and 1 at H.14" x 2 1/2". Two items total. Property of the Flint Institute of Arts.
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The shorter of the figures shows wear (evident in the photos).

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WAJA & MAMA WOOD ANCESTOR FIGURES, NIGERIA

Name: WAJA & MAMA WOOD ANCESTOR FIGURES, NIGERIA
SKU: 45670827
Price: 50 USD
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