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A Fine Songye Ancestor sculpture, African Art

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A Fine Songye Ancestor sculpture, African Art

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This is a very handsome vintage Ancestor sculpture from the Songye peoples, DRC/ CONGO, Africa. Carved wooden sculpture with highly stylized facial features, split beard design, wonderful treatment to the coiffure , a well handled patina and appears to be a good older example. The sculpture measures 14 inches tall and was carved from a heavy dense wood. In fair / weathered condition.

Condition

Good, fair

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A Fine Songye Ancestor sculpture, African Art

Name: A Fine Songye Ancestor sculpture, African Art
SKU: 62670641
Price: 250 USD
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Estimate $250 - $350

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