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Antique Afro Caribbean Wood Carving Male Ancestral Figure

About the Item

Exceptionally beautiful museum quality wood carving of a male ancestral type figure with perfectly aged original surface color patina. Ink stamped on underside West Indies and old paper label with written inventory number. Hard, dense and heavy wood. From a prominent local estate. Afro Caribbean, circa 1920-1940. This is a gem. Look at all pictures and read condition report in comment section.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.25 in (15.88 cm)Width: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Depth: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920-1940
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. beautifully aged original rich color patina. crack from age shrinkage at one leg above foot ( look at primary image ).
  • Seller Location:
    Rochester, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU961126251002
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