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Antique Medicine Gourd Ex Karl Zabel

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Item Details

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A Very fine old medicine Gourd with carved wooden stopper in human form, and a deep well handled surface patina. Kwere or related ethnic group, Tanzania. The vessel sits on a simple wooden base and measures 8.5 inches tall. Provenance: Ex Karl & Wilma Zabel collection, New York.

Condition

fair, well weathered

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Antique Medicine Gourd Ex Karl Zabel

Name: Antique Medicine Gourd Ex Karl Zabel
SKU: 142259144
Price: 80 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $300

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