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Bangala Peoples, (3) iron currencies, exhibited

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Bangala Peoples, (3) iron currencies, exhibited

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Description

Bangala Peoples, (3) iron currencies, exhibited, DR Congo, hand forged iron, of spearhead form, each on custom stand, approx. 15"h (largest), 10" (smallest)

Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC; Exhibited "Africa's Iron & Copper Currencies", Institute of African Studies, Columbia University, March 2000

Notes/Literature: Professor of Chinese Art History at Columbia University and Sarah Lawrence College, Professor Philip Gould was a passionate collector of African Art, and curated numerous museum and gallery exhibitions from his personal collection.

Condition

Fair, oxidized patina and pitting, dings and losses to edges **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.

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Bangala Peoples, (3) iron currencies, exhibited

Name: Bangala Peoples, (3) iron currencies, exhibited
SKU: 112683164
Price: 375 USD
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