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Lot Of Ashanti Sculptures Ex Rosen Collection

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A Lot of Three wood carvings from the Ashanti peoples of Ghana. The Sculpture in the Middle is a Akua'ba doll and it measures 15.25 x 6.25 inches, the other two are Combs and the each measure 13.5 and 9.5 inches tall. Provenance: Ex Dr Peter Rosen collection, NY.

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Lot Of Ashanti Sculptures Ex Rosen Collection

Name: Lot Of Ashanti Sculptures Ex Rosen Collection
SKU: 167601901
Price: 70 USD
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