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Folk Art Carved and Decorated Sei Whale, circa 1920s
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- Dimensions:Height: 10.25 in (26.04 cm)Width: 14.25 in (36.2 cm)Depth: 4.63 in (11.77 cm)
- Style:Folk Art (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1920s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Nantucket, MA
- Reference Number:Seller: AD - SEI - AVR1stDibs: LU903921279232
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