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Pair of Didactical dancing Dolls Songye People - DR Congo
$3,114.38
£2,328.85
€2,600
CA$4,290.83
A$4,679.75
CHF 2,479.02
MX$56,103.61
NOK 31,571.67
SEK 28,869.95
DKK 19,813.04
About the Item
Two Songye dolls, reductions of the ritual costume of the masked dancers, painted wooden head and body covered with animal skin, feathers and braided fibers.
Private collection Brussels
48 x11 x 14 / 54 x 16,5 x 9 cm
- Dimensions:Height: 18.9 in (48 cm)Width: 5.52 in (14 cm)Depth: 4.34 in (11 cm)
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- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
- Seller Location:Leuven , BE
- Reference Number:Seller: 25701stDibs: LU3301134386662
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