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Hand Carved Soapstone Tribal Bust 1940s

$630
£477.17
€548.01
CA$882.84
A$959.82
CHF 508.90
MX$11,505.82
NOK 6,467.83
SEK 5,925.41
DKK 4,095.68

About the Item

A beautiful soapstone hand-carved head of an African tribe-woman circa 1940.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.27 in (21 cm)Width: 3.55 in (9 cm)Depth: 5.52 in (14 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    CA, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2102337056552

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