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Warthog Divining Figure. Kuba, DRC. Late 19th century. Carved wood with palm oil patina, 12.5 incehes (l), 3.25 inches (h), 2 5/8 inches (d). Loss evident at tip of right ear and on snout.
Provenance: Ex. collection Martin and Faith-Dorian Wright; J.J. Klegman; Angelo Caggiula-Carulucci, chief magistrate in Belgian Congo for King Leopold II.
A virtually identical example exist in collection of Penn Museum, University of Pennsylvania. Acquired 1924.
- Creation Year:late 19th century
- Dimensions:Height: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)Width: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Depth: 2.63 in (6.69 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Wilton Manors, FL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU24526987082
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