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Tall African Figure of a Monkey

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Tall African carved wood figure of a monkey, possibly of the Baule, Côte d'Ivoire; wearing a braided necklace with inset cowrie shells; H: 36 1/2" (approx.)

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Tall African Figure of a Monkey

Name: Tall African Figure of a Monkey
SKU: 54924603
Price: 100 USD
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