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20th C. African Kirdi Textile / Iron Fetish Figure

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20th C. African Kirdi Textile / Iron Fetish Figure

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**First Time At Auction**

Africa, Cameroon, Kirdi or Fali People, ca. mid 20th century CE. Rare and quite wonderful doll or fetish. Burlap textile body tightly filled with unknown material, small iron head, nubbin arms and flat feet. An interesting and unusual object! Size: 6.25" H (15.9 cm)

Provenance: ex Allen Davis, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA

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20th C. African Kirdi Textile / Iron Fetish Figure

Name: 20th C. African Kirdi Textile / Iron Fetish Figure
SKU: 55336740
Price: 500 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $700

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Starting Price $200

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