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AFRICAN WOOD SPIRIT CONTAINER, LUBA

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Luba Peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo, Mboko Divining Figure, representing two women holding a covered bowl, which held the white clay used in devination. Roughly 9" x 16" x 5 1/2". Shrinkage crack to bowl. Provenance: From the Estate of Joyce Colby.

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AFRICAN WOOD SPIRIT CONTAINER, LUBA

Name: AFRICAN WOOD SPIRIT CONTAINER, LUBA
SKU: 91761071
Price: 300 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $700

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