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TIV FEMALE ANCESTOR SCULPTURE

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Description

A Finely carved wooden effigy of a female with traditional facial scars and top knot coiffure, as well as raised scarification on the abdomen. Tiv peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The sculpture measures 18.25 inches tall.

Condition

fair, well weathered, areas of erosion, overall solid.

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TIV FEMALE ANCESTOR SCULPTURE

Name: TIV FEMALE ANCESTOR SCULPTURE
SKU: 67270870
Price: 180 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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