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Old Nigerian sculpture of Seated Man making offering

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Old Nigerian sculpture of Seated Man making offering

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Description

Carved wooden sculpture of a seated male with hand extended in offering gesture. Several layers of paint and a well weathered and eroded base suggest years of use on a shrine. Nigeria, Africa. The sculpture measures 18 inches tall. Provenance: Dr Brian Healy estate, Ny.

Condition

Fair, well weathered, eroded underside and base

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Old Nigerian sculpture of Seated Man making offering

Name: Old Nigerian sculpture of Seated Man making offering
SKU: 75366990
Price: 125 USD
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