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Antique African Lega Bwami Society Hat, DRC

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Antique African Lega Bwami Society Hat, DRC: Antique African Lega Bwami Society Hat, DRC. Woven plant fiber, shells, buttons, and hornbill. Provenance: Mythic Arts Africa, New York, 1991. Size without strap: 10'' x 6.5'' x 6'' (25 x 17 x 15 cm);

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Antique African Lega Bwami Society Hat, DRC

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Antique African Lega Bwami Society Hat, DRC. Early/Mid 20th C. Woven plant fiber, buttons, beads and pair of claws. Provenance: Mythic Arts Africa, New York, 1991. Size Without Strap: 10.5'' x 7'' x 5'' (27 x 18 x 13 cm); Height on Stand: 21" (53 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Collection, Sonoma, CA.

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Antique African Lega Bwami Society Hat, DRC

Name: Antique African Lega Bwami Society Hat, DRC
SKU: 114610328
Price: 750 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $400 - $800

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