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A Fine Mangbetu Male & Female Couple African Art

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A Fine Mangbetu Male & Female Couple African Art

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A carved wooden male and female effigy with incised linear "scar" designs and tattoos with traditional elongated skulls and swept back coiffure. The couple have well handled and worn surface patina. Mangbetu peoples, Congo, Africa. The tallest is 14.75 inches atll.

Condition

fair, deep well handled surface patina, small chips and scrapes

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A Fine Mangbetu Male & Female Couple African Art

Name: A Fine Mangbetu Male & Female Couple African Art
SKU: 80238041
Price: 600 USD
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