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African Yoruba clay shrine bust, 19th Century, Bongo

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African Yoruba clay shrine bust, 19th Century, Bongo

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African Yoruba clay shrine bust, 19th Century, Bongo Sudan, executed in sun-dried clay with empowering metal, a stylized 'art brut' simplistic rustic form with a highly textured surface, made for use by a provincial cult rising on a custom base, 20"h x 9"w x 11"d. Provenance: The Collection of Allan Stone.

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African Yoruba clay shrine bust, 19th Century, Bongo

Name: African Yoruba clay shrine bust, 19th Century, Bongo
SKU: 47734859
Price: 1100 USD
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