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An Igbo Maternity Figure

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Item Details

Description

Mutter-Kind-Figur
Igbo, Nigeria
Mit Sockel / with base
Terrakotta. H 37,5 cm.

Provenienz:
Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich.

CHF 600 / 1 200
EUR 516 / 1 032

Condition

Partiell restauriert (siehe Fotos) / partially restored (see photos)

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An Igbo Maternity Figure

Name: An Igbo Maternity Figure
SKU: 88969557
Price: 1000 CHF
Availability: InStock

Estimate CHF 600 - CHF 1,200

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Starting Price CHF 300

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