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Item Details

Description

Tropenhelm
Baule, Côte d’Ivoire
Mit Sockel / with base
Holz, mit Goldfolie überzogen, Textil. B 26 cm. L 33 cm.

Provenienz:
Nachlass Dr. Andreas Vontobel (1931-2011), Waltalingen.

CHF 200 / 400
EUR 172 / 344

Condition

The condition (wear, eventual cracks, tear, other imperfections and the effects of aging etc. if applicable) of this lot is as visible on the multiple photos we have uploaded for your documentation.

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A Baule Tropical Pith Helmet

Name: A Baule Tropical Pith Helmet
SKU: 100499348
Price: 1200 CHF
Availability: InStock

Estimate CHF 200 - CHF 400

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