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Ceramic African Heads by Fred Press
$1,200List Price
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Width: 4 in (10.16 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
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- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1940s Art Deco
- Condition:Overall good; small chips to bases, and flaking paint.
- Seller Location:Philadelphia, PA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: U090629865172
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