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2 African Idoma Metal Hoe Currency, Akika, Nigeria

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2 African Idoma Metal Hoe Currency, Akika, Nigeria

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Description

Two African Idoma Metal Hoe Currency, Akika, Nigeria. On stands. Sizes: 1) 30'' x 9.5'' (76 x 24 cm); Height on Stand: 30.75" (78 cm); 2) 29'' x 8'' (74 x 20 cm); Height on Stand: 30" (76 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Collection, Sonoma, CA.

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2 African Idoma Metal Hoe Currency, Akika, Nigeria

Name: 2 African Idoma Metal Hoe Currency, Akika, Nigeria
SKU: 114610153
Price: 175 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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