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African Congo Woven Shield

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Item Details

Description

African woven basketry oblong shield, possibly from The Democratic Republic of the Congo. Likely Poto or Ngombe.
Shield; height: 2 1/4 in x width: 50 in x depth: 9 1/2 in. Book; height: 10 1/2 in x width: 8 in.

Condition

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