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Ebony Woman’s Bust
| Categories | Middle East / Africa |
| Material | Ebony |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | France |
| Date or Era | circa 1900 |
The ebony bust of an African woman with glass eyes on a bronze base. The top of her head is hinged at the hairline, opening to an inkwell with spring-loaded lid with a release catch.
Sold for $268 in February 2024
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