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DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO, AFRICAN, CARVED WOOD

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DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO, AFRICAN, CARVED WOOD

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DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO, AFRICAN, CARVED WOOD STANDING NUDE FEMALE FIGURE, H 21", W 4.5", D 4" Depicting a nude female with head turned to the side, arms straight down. Pronounced belly button, no feet form. Provenance: Estate of Jack Faxon, Birmingham, MI. Michigan Senator and creator of the Michigan Council for the Arts.

Condition

Significant split to the grain from head to belly (12.5"). Moderate wear consistent with age.

Dimensions

21 x 4.5 x 4 in

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DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO, AFRICAN, CARVED WOOD

Name: DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO, AFRICAN, CARVED WOOD
SKU: 96347695
Price: 325 USD
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