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A BAGA SNAKE SCULPTURE, AFRICAN ART

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Baga Snake: African Art Baga Snake is from Guinea. The dimension is 30.5 inches high x 5.5 inches wide. The packing and shipping cost with insurance for domestic is $45.00 flat rate shipping within the Continenta

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Baga Snake Mask: African Art Baga Snake Mask from Guinea. The dimension 23 inches high x 4.75 inches wide. The packing and shipping cost with insurance for domestic is $35.00 flat rate shipping within the Continental

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Description

A very finely crafted wooden serpent sculpture with incised designs and geometric patterns, with wavy and curling form. The sculpture measures 33.5 inches tall ( 36 inches on custom display stand which is included.)

Condition

Fair, well worn

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A BAGA SNAKE SCULPTURE, AFRICAN ART

Name: A BAGA SNAKE SCULPTURE, AFRICAN ART
SKU: 69279417
Price: 80 USD
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