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Early Carved Ancestral Spirit Fetish, 8"hgt.

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Early Carved Ancestral Spirit Fetish, 8"hgt.

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Description

Antique hand-carved tribal bone ancestor spirit fetish.
Dimension: 8" hgt. x 2.6"wd.
Condition: good condition, age appropriate.
Provenance: originally acquired during the 1940's, Boston, MA estate

Condition

Very good condition, age appropriate.
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Early Carved Ancestral Spirit Fetish, 8"hgt.

Name: Early Carved Ancestral Spirit Fetish, 8\"hgt.
SKU: 56321985
Price: 80 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $300

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