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Very Unusual Senufo Ancestor with miniature head

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Very Unusual Senufo Ancestor with miniature head

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A wildly abstract and unusual ancestor sculpture from the Senufo peoples, Ivory Coast. The Sculptures features a male figure with traditional pose but a very small head and minimalist facial features. The figure measures 21 inches tall on its custom wood base.

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Very Unusual Senufo Ancestor with miniature head

Name: Very Unusual Senufo Ancestor with miniature head
SKU: 71113700
Price: 140 USD
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Estimate $200 - $300

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