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"Maternity-Bacongo, Zaire, " created in the Democratic Republic of Congo c. 1940

c. 1940

$4,590
£3,414.59
€4,003.34
CA$6,419.70
A$7,167.78
CHF 3,760.86
MX$88,463.08
NOK 47,274.47
SEK 44,233.65
DKK 29,865.57
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About the Item

"Maternity-Bacongo, Zaire," is a carved wood and glass sculpture created in what is now the Democratic Republic of Congo circa 1940. The nude, woman figure rests on her knees. In her lap sits a child she is feeding and on her left shoulder is another child. Sculpture: 16.5 x 6.5 x 6 in
  • Creation Year:
    c. 1940
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)Width: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
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  • Movement & Style:
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  • Gallery Location:
    Milwaukee, WI
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 2081d1stDibs: LU60535512782

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