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Pair of Didactical dancing Dolls Songye People - DR Congo
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Two Songye dolls, reductions of the ritual costume of the masked dancers, painted wooden head and body covered with animal skin, feathers and braided fibers.
Private collection Brussels
48 x11 x 14 / 54 x 16,5 x 9 cm
- Dimensions:Height: 18.9 in (48 cm)Width: 5.52 in (14 cm)Depth: 4.34 in (11 cm)
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- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
- Seller Location:Leuven , BE
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