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"Nail Fetish Bacongo-Zaire, " Glass, Wood, & Metal created circa 1910

c. 1910

$17,400
£13,152.24
€15,114.27
CA$24,229.39
A$26,954.21
CHF 14,129.73
MX$329,373.83
NOK 179,924.52
SEK 169,374.04
DKK 112,822.26
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About the Item

"Nail Fetish Bacongo-Zaire" is a sculpture made of glass, wood, and metal created circa 1910. He has a top hat upon his head and face paint. Their right hand is up in the air. Nails are hammered into the figures body in several areas. Sculpture: 33 x 5 in
  • Creation Year:
    c. 1910
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 33 in (83.82 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Milwaukee, WI
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 8907g1stDibs: LU60535532122

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