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20th century carved hardwood figure of an African slave, standing gagged, his hands chained behind his back and wearing chain shackles, on an oblong plinth.

These figures were used by Abolitionists to draw attention to the anti-slavery movement. There is a very similar nutcracker figure on show at the Nutcracker Museum, Washington, USA.

572 g
29.5 cm tall
8.5 x 7 cm across the base

Very good condition. Small losses and glue residue to both sides of the bit mouthpiece.

U.S.

Abolitionist carved wood figure of a shackled slave - Carving, Chained slave - 29.5 cm - hardwood

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