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A DOGON STONE HEADREST WITH ANCESTOR FIGURES

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A DOGON STONE HEADREST WITH ANCESTOR FIGURES

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Description

A very uncommon carved stone headrest with large semi circular rest supported by an ancestor figure and adorned with 2 ancestor heads. Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. The headrest measures 9.75 x 9.5 inches.

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Fair, weathered, small chip on one ancestor head

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A DOGON STONE HEADREST WITH ANCESTOR FIGURES

Name: A DOGON STONE HEADREST WITH ANCESTOR FIGURES
SKU: 69367176
Price: 100 USD
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