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5 Antique African Ngongolyembe Metal Currency Snakes

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5 Antique African Ngongolyembe Metal Currency Snakes

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Five Antique African Ngongolyembe Metal Currency Snakes. Coiled copper, Kinshasa. Provenance: Farrow Fine Art Gallery, San Rafael, CA. Ranging in Size from: 32'' x 3.5'' (81 x 9 cm) to 46'' x 7'' (117 x 18 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Collection, Sonoma, CA.

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5 Antique African Ngongolyembe Metal Currency Snakes

Name: 5 Antique African Ngongolyembe Metal Currency Snakes
SKU: 114610158
Price: 550 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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