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Antique African Terracotta Ceramic Goddess

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Antique African Terracotta Ceramic Goddess

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Antique African Terracotta Ceramic Fertility? Goddess. African Art. From the Estate of Everson Museum Director Sandra Trop. Measures: 12" x 7" (JT-83)

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Name: Antique African Terracotta Ceramic Goddess
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