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Very rare Hemba sculpture from the very first half of the 20th century from the DRC, the statue measures approximately 55cms, the wood is very hard and patinated by use and time, the quality of the sculpture is quite remarkable. This object comes from the collection of Mr P. Fougerouse (famous professional rally-raid car driver in particular from the Dakar, from the years 1970 to 85), a remarkable collection of high quality made up of numerous objects from Africa. West and central Africa. It should be noted the very beautiful bronze base of this statue made with great mastery. A very rare object of this quality and very old.
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