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Decorative Ebony Hand-Carved African Statue from Kenya
$330List Price
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)Width: 4 in (10.16 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
- Style:Tribal (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:20th Century
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- Seller Location:North Hollywood, CA
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