Vintage Hawaiian Raffia Grass Skirt farm equipment Vintage art deco-inspired figural lamp

Vintage art deco-inspired figural lamp featuring a black panther climbing a tree

Dimensions: 5" x 4" x 9"

MM - 301233 - 030823

joined together by quartersawn wood

Vintage art deco hardwired ceiling lamp featuring milk glass

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