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Fly whisk with beaded bush cow carving and horse hair handle. Bamileke people. Cameroon. H: 24.5". Shipping costs noted below are estimates for USA locations via FEDEX ground. Actual costs may vary.

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Fly Whisk

Name: Fly Whisk
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Price: 200 USD
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