YOMBE - Phemba Maternity Kongo, 19th century, very rare and fine wood carving, p…

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YOMBE - Phemba Maternity Kongo, 19th century, very rare and fine wood carving, partially darkened, glass eyes and pigments representing a pregnant female figure holding her belly with scarifications and adornments. Signs of use, some age cracks. Dim.:22cm.

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YOMBE - Phemba Maternity Kongo, 19th century, very rare and fine wood carving, partially darkened, glass eyes and pigments representing a pregnant female figure holding her belly with scarifications and adornments. Signs of use, some age cracks. Dim.:22cm.

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