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Matakam Peoples, (4) iron currency weapons

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Matakam Peoples, (4) iron currency weapons

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Description

Matakam Peoples, (4) iron currency weapons, Camaroon, figural carved wood handles, curved blades, 30"l (largest), 19"l (smallest)

Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC

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

Good/Fair, blades with corrosion and show age and use, handles with some rubbing and wear, one loose with expansion cracks **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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Matakam Peoples, (4) iron currency weapons

Name: Matakam Peoples, (4) iron currency weapons
SKU: 112683661
Price: 100 USD
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Estimate $100 - $150

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