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RARE 1930s? Horned Hemba African woman figure, no reserve
$170.50 USD

Sold on: 2013-Mar-19

Marketplace: eBay
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Horned figures (male or female) are very rare in Hemba art and the exact meaning is unclear. This is a wonderful example with serene eyes and a protruding tongue and belly. The figure is quite sturdy ...




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