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RARE TIV ANCESTOR SPIRIT SCULPTURE

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Item Details

Description

A very well handled old wooden sculpture of an ancestral spirit, with large round ears, exaggerated long arms and a deep well handled patina. Tiv peoples or related ethnic group, Nigeria, Africa. The sculpture measures 9 inches tall.

Condition

fair, deep well handled patina, chip to back of base.

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RARE TIV ANCESTOR SPIRIT SCULPTURE

Name: RARE TIV ANCESTOR SPIRIT SCULPTURE
SKU: 67416157
Price: 50 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $400

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