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African American Heads

$850

£642.49

€738.34

CA$1,183.62

A$1,316.73

CHF 690.25

MX$16,090.10

NOK 8,789.42

SEK 8,274.02

DKK 5,511.43

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About the Item

Amidst all the kitschy Hawaiian drummers and African dancers of the 1930s and 1940s, these pieces stand out for their rarity and gravity. Solid and dignified, they were no doubt sculpted by an artist with serious talent. The surviving label suggests that this pair was sold at Ruisseaux, 7317 Wade Park Avenue in Cleveland.

Dimensions:
Height: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Width: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
1930-1939
Date of Manufacture:
Circa 1930s Art Deco
Condition:
Good, with small paint losses.
Seller Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: U090427865143

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