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A mid 19th century carved ebony figure of an African slave, standing gagged, his hands chained...
A mid 19th century carved ebony figure of an African slave, standing gagged, his hands chained behind his back and wearing chain shackles, on an oblong plinth, 39cm
These figures were carved to draw attention to the anti-slavery movement. There is a very similar nutcracker figure on show at the Nutcracker Museum, Washington, USA
These figures were carved to draw attention to the anti-slavery movement. There is a very similar nutcracker figure on show at the Nutcracker Museum, Washington, USA
Sold for £400
Estimated at £400 - £500
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