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Carved Sperm Whale by William Shepard, circa 1950s
About the Item
- Creator:Willard Shepard (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)Width: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)Depth: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)
- Style:Folk Art (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1950s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Nantucket, MA
- Reference Number:Seller: AD - 2 - WVO1stDibs: LU903919028352
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