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African Tribal Ethnic Woodcarving of a Bat Woman

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African Tribal Ethnic Woodcarving of a Bat Woman

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African tribal ethnic woodcarving of a bat woman, the naked figure depicted with a bat's head and cowrie shell eyes, widespread wings and legs, and decorative cords, painted in black, tan, and ochre, and with a hanging wire on the reverse. 9" H X 23" W. Shrinkage cracks, some staining to light-painted areas.

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African Tribal Ethnic Woodcarving of a Bat Woman

Name: African Tribal Ethnic Woodcarving of a Bat Woman
SKU: 65252750
Price: 100 USD
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