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A Bembe Ancestor sculpture, African Art

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A Bold carved wooden image of a standing Ancestor figure with white glass inset eyes, long beard and raised tribal scars on the abdomen. Bembe peoples, Congo, Africa. The Sculpture measures 12.5 inches tall, 14.5 inches tall on professional custom display stand.

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Fair, good

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A Bembe Ancestor sculpture, African Art

Name: A Bembe Ancestor sculpture, African Art
SKU: 71470792
Price: 60 USD
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Estimate $300 - $500

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