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Africa Old Hand-Carved Stone Horse and Rider
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
- Style:Folk Art (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:Burkina Faso
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1940
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:South Burlington, VT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU128922592622
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