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Period: Late 20th Century
Stone sculpture/city Naka Zenobia, Tuniz Nicola 1990
Located in Manzano, IT
Stone sculpture/city Naka Zenobia, Tuniz Nicola 1990 Modern talian style Periodo del design 1990 - 1999 Production period 1990 - 1999 Year of production 1990s Country of production I...
Category

Italian Late 20th Century Primitives

Materials

Zinc

Vintage Turkish Embroidered Folk Art Textile in Purple, Wall Hanging or Throw
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful hand embroidered textile from Turkey that is perhaps 30 or 40 years old. A whimsical example of textile Folk Art.
Category

Turkish Folk Art Late 20th Century Primitives

Materials

Wool

West African Stone Shrine Figure Sculpture, Great Patina and Texture
Located in New York, NY
A West African stone shrine figure with great, colorful patina. This stone sculpture has incredible presence and looks great from every angle. BH536.
Category

Ghanaian Late 20th Century Primitives

Materials

Stone

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