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A Lengola African Shrine sculpture, African Art

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A Lengola African Shrine sculpture, African Art

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A Tall carved wooden sculpture standing on a circular base, the elongated cylindrical body with arms held out to the sides beneath the head with heart shaped facial plane and coffee bean eyes, the whole decorated with black, red, white kaolin clay earthen pigments . The figure measures 39 inches tall. Provenance: The Dr Brian Healy collection, New York.

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fair, well worn

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A Lengola African Shrine sculpture, African Art

Name: A Lengola African Shrine sculpture, African Art
SKU: 81899702
Price: 550 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $800

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