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Highly Stylized Dogon Female ancestor w Incised Scars

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Highly Stylized Dogon Female ancestor w Incised Scars

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A Carved wooden female effigy with exaggerated form and wonderful incised and raised tribal scar designs throughout. Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. The sculpture measures 23 inches tall.

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fair, weathered

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Highly Stylized Dogon Female ancestor w Incised Scars

Name: Highly Stylized Dogon Female ancestor w Incised Scars
SKU: 84211869
Price: 165 USD
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