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Yaka figure comb with long nose
Africa
Congo (Democratic Republic)
Width : 2 1/8 inch
Height : 6 inch
Depth : 1 inch
Yaka figure with typical features:globular eyes, prominent ears and nose with latge nostrils. It wears a crest shaped hat. Note the interesting asymetric arms gesture.