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AFRICAN WOODEN FIGURE, ANT DRINKING FROM PLANT

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AFRICAN WOODEN FIGURE, ANT DRINKING FROM PLANT

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Surrealist carved figure of large ant head drinking from plant.
Dark solid heavy wood. Unique and unusual.

Issued: 20th c.
Dimensions: 17"H
Country of Origin: Africa

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AFRICAN WOODEN FIGURE, ANT DRINKING FROM PLANT

Name: AFRICAN WOODEN FIGURE, ANT DRINKING FROM PLANT
SKU: 82212738
Price: 30 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $200

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