Null An old Tanganyika folklore “The Bad Spirit of the Forrest” attacking an inn…

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An old Tanganyika folklore “The Bad Spirit of the Forrest” attacking an innocent maid. Despite her protestations his “intensions” are very clearly visible! Hight: 25 cm. Made of good wood!

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An old Tanganyika folklore “The Bad Spirit of the Forrest” attacking an innocent maid. Despite her protestations his “intensions” are very clearly visible! Hight: 25 cm. Made of good wood!

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