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African Tabwa Diviner's Headdress (Nkaka), DRC, Mid

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African Tabwa Diviner's Headdress (Nkaka), DRC, Mid

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African Tabwa Diviner's Headdress (Nkaka), DRC, Mid 20th C. Size: 22'' x 10'' x 7'' (56 x 25 x 18 cm); Height on Stand: 32" (81 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Collection, Sonoma, CA.

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African Tabwa Diviner's Headdress (Nkaka), DRC, Mid

Name: African Tabwa Diviner's Headdress (Nkaka), DRC, Mid
SKU: 114610332
Price: 2100 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $400 - $800

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