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Vintage Dogon Nommo sculpture, African Art

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Vintage Dogon Nommo sculpture, African Art

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Tall carved wooden effigy of a Nommo ancestor figure with hands raised to the heavens in prayer. Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. The sculpture measures 23 inches tall.

Condition

fair, well weathered

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Vintage Dogon Nommo sculpture, African Art

Name: Vintage Dogon Nommo sculpture, African Art
SKU: 62769982
Price: 200 USD
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Estimate $200 - $300

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