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Nigerian Style Carved Addorsed Couple

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Item Details

Description

Nigerian. A carved wood figure of a female and male seated back to back; ht. 34, wd. 7.5, dp. 10 in.

Condition

Chip to left breast. Pest damage to base.

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Nigerian Style Carved Addorsed Couple

Name: Nigerian Style Carved Addorsed Couple
SKU: 63277893
Price: 50 USD
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