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Rare Mahen Yafe Stone Head

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Description

This is a very rare ancient to antique carved stone head known locally as "Mahen Yafe. The Mahen yafe, "head of the chief," are archaeological finds from an area covering parts of present-day Liberia and Sierra Leone. They are believed to have been made by populations ancestral to the Sherbro, Sapi and Kissi and most likely date back hundreds of years. Such Artifacts are quite rare and little documentation can be found. This head measures 8.5 inches tall x 8 inches deep. Provenance: The Dr Brian Healy estate, New York

Condition

Fair, weathered

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Rare Mahen Yafe Stone Head

Name: Rare Mahen Yafe Stone Head
SKU: 90962855
Price: 600 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $800

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