Antique African Carved Exotic Fruits - Set of 5

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Presenting a rare collection of five African carved fruits or vegetables, including kiwano, mango, tamarind (or peas), and starfruit (or … Read more Presenting a rare collection of five African carved fruits or vegetables, including kiwano, mango, tamarind (or peas), and starfruit (or pepper). Dating back to the late 19th to early 20th century, these finely carved pieces exhibit visible signs of age: the kiwano is missing several spines, the mango has a damaged stem and deep cracks, and the starfruit (pepper) is missing its stem. One of the tamarinds (peas) has chips along the edge of the skin. Slight fine cracks, stains, and tarnishing are present throughout.

Measurements
Kiwano 5" x 2" x 1.75"
Mango 4" x 2.5" x 1.75"
Tamarind #1 3.25" x 2.25" x 1.75"
Tamarind #2 3.5" x 2" x 1.25"
Starfruit 3.25" x 2.25" x 1.85"
Net weight ranges from 4.45 oz to 10.15 oz each See less