Dagari Ancestral Figure
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Dagari Ancestral Figure
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 25 in (63.5 cm)Width: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1900
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
- Reference Number:Seller: CAA6371stDibs: LU820012236771
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