Nuo Gong and Nuo Mu Ancestor Sculptures Guizhou Province, China, 19th Century
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Nuo Gong and Nuo Mu Ancestor Sculptures Guizhou Province, China, 19th Century
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 12 in (30.48 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Tribal (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:19th Century or Earlier
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Please note that an area of the Nuo Mu headdress crown is damaged and a small section missing. There are numerous old worm holes in both pieces. The structural condition is good.
- Seller Location:Point Richmond, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: BT-1802551stDibs: LU1778211320963
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