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A CONTEMPORARY AFRICAN CARVED OSTRICH EGG, BOTSWANA,

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A CONTEMPORARY AFRICAN CARVED OSTRICH EGG, BOTSWANA,

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A CONTEMPORARY AFRICAN CARVED OSTRICH EGG, BOTSWANA, LAST HALF 20TH CENTURY, signed "L. Mooketsi," carved with trees surrounding a large African elephant, on a tripodal horn legged, brass fitted stand, height of egg: 6", diameter: 5 1/8"; stand height: 4 3/4", diameter: 5 1/2".

Condition

In very good condition, some darkened patina on the brass fittings, and natural color variations on the surface of the egg, but otherwise the wear is commensurate with age.

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A CONTEMPORARY AFRICAN CARVED OSTRICH EGG, BOTSWANA,

Name: A CONTEMPORARY AFRICAN CARVED OSTRICH EGG, BOTSWANA,
SKU: 56367139
Price: 125 USD
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