Ndebele Fertility Doll, South Africa
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Ndebele Fertility Doll, South Africa
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- Dimensions:Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1950s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU104801168644
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