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African, Mumuye People, Eastern Nigeria, Wrought Forged Iron Wand Currency with Four Snakes Heads

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African, Mumuye People, Eastern Nigeria, Wrought Forged Iron Wand Currency with Four Snakes Heads

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Mumuye People, Eastern Nigeria, wrought iron forged wand currency with four snake head spikes with metal stand, 17.5"h x 4"w

PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

Condition

Good, rust

Dimensions

17.5 x 4 in

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African, Mumuye People, Eastern Nigeria, Wrought Forged Iron Wand Currency with Four Snakes Heads

Name: African, Mumuye People, Eastern Nigeria, Wrought Forged Iron Wand Currency with Four Snakes Heads
SKU: 152988104
Price: 90 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $500

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