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MBEKA, CONGO, AFRICAN, CARVED WOOD MALE FIGURAL H 15" W

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MBEKA, CONGO, AFRICAN, CARVED WOOD MALE FIGURAL H 15" W

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MBEKA, CONGO, AFRICAN, CARVED WOOD MALE FIGURAL H 15" W 7" D 4" Probable NgbakaProvenance: Estate of Jack Faxon, Birmingham, MI. Michigan Senator and creator of the Michigan Council for the Arts.

Condition

Moderate surface abrasions throughout

Dimensions

15 x 7 x 4 in

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MBEKA, CONGO, AFRICAN, CARVED WOOD MALE FIGURAL H 15" W

Name: MBEKA, CONGO, AFRICAN, CARVED WOOD MALE FIGURAL H 15\" W
SKU: 96347684
Price: 90 USD
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