Null depicting the face of a bush spirit-rabbit man, beautiful expression marked…

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depicting the face of a bush spirit-rabbit man, beautiful expression marked with horizontal scarifications incised on the top of the cheeks. Hardwood, old honey-brown patina, some chips and erosion over time Dan, Republic of Côte d'Ivoire 29x 15 cm

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depicting the face of a bush spirit-rabbit man, beautiful expression marked with horizontal scarifications incised on the top of the cheeks. Hardwood, old honey-brown patina, some chips and erosion over time Dan, Republic of Côte d'Ivoire 29x 15 cm

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