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Carved Wood Plaque, West African

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Item Details

Description

Wood. 20th C. Height: 19" Length: 9 1/4" Width: 1 1/4". A carved hardwood plaque depicting rowers on a river in a crocodile form boat with villagers and cormorants on river bank. West African, probably made after 1960. The hardwood has a red finish with burnt lime decoration.

Condition

Good Condition; holes drilled at top for hanging. Condition reports are available from Stefek's upon request. Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion, and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Stefek's Ltd. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

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Carved Wood Plaque, West African

Name: Carved Wood Plaque, West African
SKU: 52221630
Price: 100 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $150

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Starting Price $50

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