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2 African Bamileke Prestige Bags, Cameroon Grasslands, Mid 20th C.

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2 African Bamileke Prestige Bags, Cameroon Grasslands, Mid 20th C.

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2 African Bamileke Prestige Bags, Cameroon Grasslands, Mid 20th C. Raffia. Size: 1) 12'' x 13'', (30 x 33 cm); 2) 11'' x 13'', (28 x 33 cm) (without tassels and handle).

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2 African Bamileke Prestige Bags, Cameroon Grasslands, Mid 20th C.

Name: 2 African Bamileke Prestige Bags, Cameroon Grasslands, Mid 20th C.
SKU: 144061034
Price: 100 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $400

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