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Vintage African Carved Bust's or Bookends Girl & Boy in Ebony, 1970s
About the Item
A set of vintage African Busts; boy and girl, possibly Nigerian/Lagos. Hand-carved from Ebony wood. Very decorative with a strong 'dark' and stylish presence. Due to their weight they would make a great pair of unusual bookends. Measurements: 23/12/9 cm.
- Dimensions:Height: 9.06 in (23 cm)Width: 3.55 in (9 cm)Depth: 4.73 in (12 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1970s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Wellkept vintage condition. Very light and superficial ware-marks here and there.
- Seller Location:Esbjerg, DK
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1782227765892
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