Songye Power Figure from Congo
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Songye Power Figure from Congo
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 19 in (48.26 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
- Style:Tribal (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:20th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Tribal art. Surface wear and accumulations, some losses of the feathers.
- Seller Location:Atlanta, GA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU945013134491
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