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Pair African Yoruba Figures with Shell Capes

$2,500
£1,901.14
€2,192.87
CA$3,502.04
A$3,919.48
CHF 2,046.58
MX$47,817.86
NOK 25,978.64
SEK 24,652.13
DKK 16,375.34
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About the Item

Pair of male and female African figures made of carved wood with capes made of sea shells. Each figure stands 11 1/2" tall x 6 1/2" wide.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)Width: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Toledo, OH
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: RR0928241stDibs: LU1658242424782

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