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Bacongo Queen on Turtle (Ruler of the Tribe)-Zaire

c. 1920

$11,310
£8,667.75
€9,962.05
CA$15,885.45
A$17,778.75
CHF 9,306.54
MX$215,979.58
NOK 118,169.42
SEK 111,513.03
DKK 74,334.43

About the Item

15 3/4 x 5 1/2 x 6 1/2" Bembe wood
  • Creation Year:
    c. 1920
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.75 in (40.01 cm)Width: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Depth: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Milwaukee, WI
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1586d1stDibs: LU605311213072

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