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Free Shipping Location: Huntersville, United States The Dinka are a group of tribes of south Sudan, inhabiting the Bahr el Ghazal region of the Nile basin, Jonglei and parts of southern Kordufan and Upper ... moreNile regions. They number around 1.5 million people, constituting about 4% of the population of the entire country, and constitute the largest ethnic tribe in South Sudan.
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Free Shipping Location: Irving, United States PENDE (BAPENDE, PHENBE, PINDI, PINJI). Pende masks are among the most dramatic works of all African art. Neck pendants carved by the Kwilu Pende as tiny ... morereplicas of masks must be placed among the most exquisite examples of African micro-sculpture.
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Free Shipping Location: Huntersville, United States The Mumuye people live in northeastern Nigeria, on the left bank of the Benue River. Due to the difficulty of access to their lands of rocky hills and ... moresavannas, the Mumuye remained in near total isolation until the end of 1950th.
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$15.00 Shipping Location: Long Beach, United States These heavy brass collars were typically worn by the head wife of a chief. Once placed around her neck, it would remain there for the rest of her life. ... moreTo avoid chaffing, it would be wrapped with fabric.
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$15.00 Shipping Location: Long Beach, United States These heavy brass collars were typically worn by the head wife of a chief. Once placed around her neck, it would remain there for the rest of her life. ... moreTo avoid chaffing, it would be wrapped with fabric.
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$15.00 Shipping Location: Long Beach, United States These heavy brass collars were typically worn by the head wife of a chief. Once placed around her neck, it would remain there for the rest of her life. ... moreTo avoid chaffing, it would be wrapped with fabric.
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Free Shipping Location: Irving, United States PENDE (BAPENDE, PHENBE, PINDI, PINJI). Pende masks are among the most dramatic works of all African art. Neck pendants carved by the Kwilu Pende as tiny ... morereplicas of masks must be placed among the most exquisite examples of African micro-sculpture.
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Free Shipping Location: Irving, United States PENDE (BAPENDE, PHENBE, PINDI, PINJI). Pende masks are among the most dramatic works of all African art. Neck pendants carved by the Kwilu Pende as tiny ... morereplicas of masks must be placed among the most exquisite examples of African micro-sculpture.
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$106.45 Shipping Location: Chicago, United States Different cache-sex styles identify group affiliations, age grades, and special conditions such as puberty, marriage, and widowhood. The glass beaded ... moreaprons reveal a variety of bead styles. Cowrie shells are usually hung at the bottom of the apron.
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$25.50 Shipping Location: Firenze, Italy Title, Chokwe Stool with Animal DR Congo Angola African, Type of Object, Stool. Headrest, Country of Origin, DR Congo. Angola People, Chockwe, Materials, ... moreWood. Studs, Approximate Age, Second Half 20th century, Dimensions, 14.5 inches L. x 5.75 inches H. Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, Shallow cracks. Worn patina, Additional Information: This small rectangular stool in the form of a four-legged animal comes from the Chokwe who live in the Democratic Republic of Congo and in Angola. Elaborate headrests and stools supported by carved human or animal figures are commonly found among the Chokwe and their neighboring groups. Among these groups stools serve not only as simple stools to seat on but also as a throne for titleholders and important chiefs and as a prestige object. Further reading: Jordan. M. Al. Chokwe, Art and Initiation among Chokwe and Related Peoples. New York, 1998. 78980* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers. And will try to make you one of them! If you have problems, please tell us. we care! Handling Time: We ship daily except Sundays and holidays. Mos
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$34.57 Shipping Location: Orbost, Australia Bakongo Maternity Statue. Origin : Both Congo Republics and Angola (see ethnographic notes below) Size : 40. 5 x 12 x 11 cm. The Kongo pantheon was small: ... moreone all-powerful god who gave healing powers to the king, to the nganga, and to the heads of cults.
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$41.00 Shipping Location: 's-Gravenhage - Laakhaven-Oost, Netherlands code: ZM a highly decorative. Carved African wooden Helmet mask possibly made by the Guro People- also known as the Gouro or Kweni People length when ... morelying down: 37 cm/ 14.6 inch- height: 26 cm/ 10.2 inch the wooden face mask is attached to a helmet of wickerwork. By vegetable fibres the longish face has been painted on a white base. Some dark paint is worn or scratced of, showing the white paint underneath and giving it a dramatic appearance, the noose and mouth have a darker pigment- the eyes are pierced with small circular holes, the teeth and tongue are pronounced and carved, giving it an agressive look- on the cheeks carved sacrifications- to each side of the face ears and tringular raised forms- on the head a crown( shaped decroration made of wood. Rush and fibres condition: no missing parts. Firm wood weight: circa 860 gram we are no experts on the subject of tribal art. We have done some research, trying to attribute this statue to a land, country, tribe or people, to the best we could- do judge for yourself the tribal affilation and the correct age- we are selling this item"as is" and we will not accept returns if the buyer finds that we are wrong concerning these matters. returnpolicy: please do read our full returnpolicy on the special page in our Ebay-store shipping: you will be ordering shipment provided by PostNL from The Netherlands- this will be according to the PostNL conditions and destinations- only with registration. Tracking, priority– and only if that is possible- with insurance offered by PostNL for loss during shipment- and only if that is possible- the shippingcosts differ per country. And therefore: do check our Ebay-store for the special storepage about the shippingcosts- PostNL weigthcategory of this item: 0-2kg- combined shipment goes per weight: 0-2/ 2-5/ 5-10 kg we are: delta 98 den haag The Hague. The Netherlands registrated at: Chambers of Commerce in The Netherlands/ KvK Haaglanden: file 27133335 Tax Office The Netherlands/ Vat/ BTW: NL 0561.54.835.B
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$42.87 Shipping Location: Orbost, Australia The Bembe form a small group of 60 to 80,000 people; they live on the plateaus situated to the north of the Zaire River, as well as on the shores of Stanley ... morePool and in the cities of Brazzaville, Dolisie, and Pointe-Noire.
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$94.45 Shipping Location: Brooklyn, United States Historically, the Fipa lived on a largely treeless plateau looking down on Lake Tanganyika, appearing as a bridge joining east to central Africa and the ... moreCongo. They were a mixed population – Fipa, Wanda, and Nyika – with roughly 20,000 people in the 1890s.
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Free Shipping Location: Irving, United States BUYU (BABUYE, BABUYU, BASIKASINGO, BOYO, BUYE, BUYI, WABUYE). Nearly 20 years of fostering African Art enthusiasm. See these Tribal African Art Collectibles ... moreSpecific Remarks: Item is structurally solid.
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Free Shipping Location: Irving, United States The Igbo use thousands of masks, which incarnate unspecified spirits of the dead, forming a vast community of souls. The outstanding characteristic of ... morethe many Igbo masks is that they are painted chalk white, the color of the spirit.
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Free Shipping Location: Brooklyn, United States Welcome To The Premier Place For Serious Collectors of Fine Authentic African Tribal Art Over 10 Years Online Serving Thousands of Satisfied Customers ... moreOffering the Finest Quality Sub-Saharan African Art Fine Old African Mali Dogon Balaphone Players Inches: Height: 23 Inches Centimeters: Height: 58.5 Centimeters Measurement Sculpture Only Material: Wood Estimated Age: Early 20th Century Condition: Fair Remarks: Highly stylized sculpture Dogon features depiction of music players aged weathered surface Shipping: US East Coast- Estimated $25.00 Exact rate use shipping calculator INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS WELCOME Documentation of Authenticity/ Provenance Will Be Included With This Piece CONDITION Wood deterioration all over. Numerous age cracks, chips, overall condition fair. Thank you and please view my other items. BACKGROUND The Dogon people live on a large plateau. With most of the villages situated on cliffs to the north and the east. According to Dogon oral tradition, the tribe settled in this area between the 14th and the 15th centuries, after escaping from the Mande kingdom. Legend has it that a snake led them to the cliff at the southern end of the plateau, where they overwhelmed and usurped the local Tellem and Niongom populations. The Dogon livelihood is based on agriculture concentrated in fields at the edge of the cliff, where water is scarce, but enough for occasional irrigation. Dogon social and religious organizations are closely interlinked and out of these arose four principal cults which accounts for the richness and diversity of Dogon culture. Dogon art is extremely versatile, although common stylistic characteristics- such as a tendency towards stylization- are apparent on the statues. Dogon figures are predominantly associated with the ancestor cult. They are carved either for personal or family use or, if they commemorate the foundation of a community, are worshipped by the village. The artistic influence of Niongom and Tellem traditions on Dogon statues is apparent. The Niongom people occupied
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$50.00 Shipping Location: New Zealand Ndebele Linga Koba, or " Mothers Tears". It symbolized tears joy as her son had achieved manhood as well as the sorrow at losing him to the adult world. ... moreCirca 1940's. In average/good condition, various small holes and nicks.
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$15.00 Shipping Location: Long Beach, United States These heavy brass collars were typically worn by the head wife of a chief. Once placed around her neck, it would remain there for the rest of her life. ... moreTo avoid chaffing, it would be wrapped with fabric.
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$119.20 Shipping Location: PORTSMOUTH, United Kingdom There is typical wear for a statue of this age. The sword is warped & broken to the lower left corner. The carvings & features of the statue remain largely ... moreclear and in good order. It is attached to a square bronze base with trellis sides.
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$47.69 Shipping Location: Orbost, Australia Item: Bakongo Female Ancestor Statue. Origin : Both Congo Republics and Angola (see cultural and contextual notes below) Size : 43. 5 x 15 x 16cm. The ... moreKongo may number about three million people. Present in three countries – the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Angola and the Congo Republic – the Kongo occupy the region at the mouth of the Congo River.
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$42.86 Shipping Location: Spain The headrest can be used as a pillow and a rest seat. It has a flatter surface to rest on, while headrests tend to have a crescent-shaped curve to hold ... moreand support the neck. THE SIDAMO PEOPLE LIVE IN THE REGION OF THE SOUTHERN NATIONS AND PEOPLES IN ETHIOPIA AND SPEAK THE SIDAMO LANGUAGE.
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$26.79 Shipping Location: Spain The headrest can be used as a pillow and a rest seat. It has a flatter surface to rest on, while headrests tend to have a crescent-shaped curve to hold ... moreand support the neck. Carved wooden headrests have a long history in Africa.
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$15.00 Shipping Location: Long Beach, United States These heavy brass collars were typically worn by the head wife of a chief. Once placed around her neck, it would remain there for the rest of her life. ... moreTo avoid chaffing, it would be wrapped with fabric.
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$50.00 Shipping Location: New Zealand Ndebele Linga Koba, or " Mothers Tears". It symbolized tears joy as her son had achieved manhood as well as the sorrow at losing him to the adult world. ... moreCirca 1950/60's. In superb condition, with two different length and width "tears".
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$15.00 Shipping Location: Long Beach, United States These heavy brass collars were typically worn by the head wife of a chief. Once placed around her neck, it would remain there for the rest of her life. ... moreTo avoid chaffing, it would be wrapped with fabric.
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$15.00 Shipping Location: Long Beach, United States These heavy brass collars were typically worn by the head wife of a chief. Once placed around her neck, it would remain there for the rest of her life. ... moreTo avoid chaffing, it would be wrapped with fabric.
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$15.00 Shipping Location: Long Beach, United States These heavy brass collars were typically worn by the head wife of a chief. Once placed around her neck, it would remain there for the rest of her life. ... moreTo avoid chaffing, it would be wrapped with fabric.
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$15.00 Shipping Location: Long Beach, United States These heavy brass collars were typically worn by the head wife of a chief. Once placed around her neck, it would remain there for the rest of her life. ... moreTo avoid chaffing, it would be wrapped with fabric.
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$15.00 Shipping Location: Long Beach, United States These heavy brass collars were typically worn by the head wife of a chief. Once placed around her neck, it would remain there for the rest of her life. ... moreTo avoid chaffing, it would be wrapped with fabric.
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$35.50 Shipping Location: Firenze, Italy Many settled within the Bornu empire, while others migrated southwards into the Adamawa region, Nigeria. They signaled the social status and power of ... morethe wearer.
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$52.52 Shipping Location: Orbost, Australia Bakongo Maternity Statue. Origin : Both Congo Republics and Angola (see ethnographic notes below) Size : 44. 5 x 17 x 16cm. The Kongo may number about ... morethree million people. Present in three countries – the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Angola and the Congo Republic – the Kongo occupy the region at the mouth of the Congo River.
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$26.55 Shipping Location: Chicago, United States Later they grew the tuft into a truncated cone, wove other materials into the hair and covered their hair with fat and ochre. Overstitching the cloth ... moreproduced the concentric circles that begin at the top of the hat and continue over the sides.
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$15.00 Shipping Location: Long Beach, United States These heavy brass collars were typically worn by the head wife of a chief. Once placed around her neck, it would remain there for the rest of her life. ... moreTo avoid chaffing, it would be wrapped with fabric.
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$91.65 Shipping Location: Brooklyn, United States Shortly afterwards I bought the Baule Fetish and the Baule bobbin which are still two of the finest pieces in my collection. Condition: Very Good.
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$15.00 Shipping Location: Long Beach, United States These heavy brass collars were typically worn by the head wife of a chief. Once placed around her neck, it would remain there for the rest of her life. ... moreTo avoid chaffing, it would be wrapped with fabric.
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$15.00 Shipping Location: Long Beach, United States These heavy brass collars were typically worn by the head wife of a chief. Once placed around her neck, it would remain there for the rest of her life. ... moreTo avoid chaffing, it would be wrapped with fabric.
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$15.00 Shipping Location: Long Beach, United States These heavy brass collars were typically worn by the head wife of a chief. Once placed around her neck, it would remain there for the rest of her life. ... moreTo avoid chaffing, it would be wrapped with fabric.
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$150.56 Shipping Location: NORTH WALSHAM, United Kingdom About the item: Unusual early 20th century Inuit carved stone statue of a sea bird,c1920. This is a large and impressive example weighing a mighty 10kg. ... moreIt is well carved with the bird shown resting its head on a wing.
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$53.00 Shipping Location: New York, United States Beautiful and Unique very large Handmade Nomade Touareg plaster Statue for Desert lovers, an artsy way to remember the great North African Sahara. One ... moreof a kind piece. Made in 1985. Great used condition. Few chips and small nips due to age and use. Please see all pictures and don’t hesitate to contact me with questions. Also feel free to visit my store for more listings and check my customers feedback. Coming from a smoke and pet free environment. Thanks for looking and happy shopping :-)
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$15.00 Shipping Location: Long Beach, United States These heavy brass collars were typically worn by the head wife of a chief. Once placed around her neck, it would remain there for the rest of her life. ... moreTo avoid chaffing, it would be wrapped with fabric.
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$106.45 Shipping Location: Chicago, United States Different cache-sex styles identify group affiliations, age grades, and special conditions such as puberty, marriage, and widowhood. The glass beaded ... moreaprons reveal a variety of bead styles. Cowrie shells are usually hung at the bottom of the apron.
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Free Shipping Location: Brooklyn, United States The first Mossi Empire was founded during the 15th century by invaders from northern Ghana. They are the only tribe who has a centralized governing body, ... morein addition to clans and professional corporations led by elders known as Zaksoba.
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$26.27 Shipping Location: Orbost, Australia The Teke settled in a territory lying across Republic of Congo, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Gabon. During the 15th century they were integrated ... moreinto the Tio kingdom, but attained independence in the 17th century.
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$15.00 Shipping Location: Long Beach, United States These heavy brass collars were typically worn by the head wife of a chief. Once placed around her neck, it would remain there for the rest of her life. ... moreTo avoid chaffing, it would be wrapped with fabric.
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$15.00 Shipping Location: Long Beach, United States These heavy brass collars were typically worn by the head wife of a chief. Once placed around her neck, it would remain there for the rest of her life. ... moreTo avoid chaffing, it would be wrapped with fabric.
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$15.00 Shipping Location: Long Beach, United States These heavy brass collars were typically worn by the head wife of a chief. Once placed around her neck, it would remain there for the rest of her life. ... moreTo avoid chaffing, it would be wrapped with fabric.
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Free Shipping Location: Irving, United States The Fang used masks in their secret societies. Fang masks, such as those worn by itinerant troubadours and for hunting and punishing sorcerers, are painted ... morewhite with facial features outlined in black.
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Free Shipping Location: Brooklyn, United States Outstanding African Zaire / DRC Chokwe Ceremonial Drum. The Chokwe, a matrilineal Bantu population, originally lived in the Serra de Muzamba, in central ... moreAngola. From the fifteenth century up to the middle of the nineteenth, the Chokwe lived in independent chiefdoms ruled by a monarch of divine right.
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$29.85 Shipping Location: Hengelo - Groot Driene-Zuid, Netherlands These icons are made of wood and painted panels, of stone, or a combination of both. They are used on personal altars or worn as a personal talisman for ... moreprotection on a cord around the neck or tucked into a pocket.
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$49.95 Shipping Location: Hengelo - Groot Driene-Zuid, Netherlands 20th century Ethiopia wooden Coptic Hand Cross from the orthodox coptic Church. Process crosses are manufactured in the wax fuse procedure. Shown here ... moreare original, high quality, hand-crafted pieces made of wood or bronze which can be yours at a fraction of gallery prices!
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$50.00 Shipping Location: New Zealand It symbolised joy because her son had achieved manhood as well as the sorrow at losing him to the adult world. Very scarce Ndebele Linga Koba, or " Mothers ... moreTears". Note that this item is 50+ years old.
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Free Shipping Location: Irving, United States DAN (DAN-GIOH, GIO, GIOH, GYO, YACOUBA, YACUBA, YAKUBA). General Remarks: The 350,000 Dan live mostly in the western part of the Côte d’Ivoire and into ... moreLiberia, where the land is forested in the south and bordered by a savannah in the north.
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$80.00 Shipping Location: New Zealand Beautiful tribally used piece in superb condition. Noticed no missing beads, everything still nice and tight, complete with pepetu strings. A young girl ... morewould wear a ghabi, a beaded panel above a fringed apron followed by a pepetu, a larger version at puberty.
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$50.00 Shipping Location: New Zealand Ndebele Linga Koba, or " Mothers Tears". It symbolized tears joy as her son had achieved manhood as well as the sorrow at losing him to the adult world. ... moreThe beads are glass beads and quite heavy, so the weight mounts quite quickly.
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$42.87 Shipping Location: Orbost, Australia The Kongo may number about three million people. Present in three countries – the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Angola and the Congo Republic – the ... moreKongo occupy the region at the mouth of the Congo River.
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Free Shipping Location: Brooklyn, United States Little is know about Konkomba art from the North Ghana area. Shortly afterwards I bought the Baule Fetish and the Baule bobbin which are still two of ... morethe finest pieces in my collection. A custom detachable base is included with this piece.
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