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FANG ANCESTOR SCULPTURE COVERED IN HAND HAMMERED BRASS

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FANG ANCESTOR SCULPTURE COVERED IN HAND HAMMERED BRASS

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A tall contemporary carved wooden ancestor sculpture completely covered in hand hammered and decorated brass and adorned with ceremonial regalia such as feathers, basketry and beads. Fang peoples, Gabon / Cameroon, Africa. The sculpture measures 34 inches tall on custom display stand ( feathers included)

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FANG ANCESTOR SCULPTURE COVERED IN HAND HAMMERED BRASS

Name: FANG ANCESTOR SCULPTURE COVERED IN HAND HAMMERED BRASS
SKU: 69269220
Price: 300 USD
Availability: InStock

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