Lot 5543

Congolese copper, wood and tin Kuba short sword.

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Congolese copper, wood and tin Kuba short sword.

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Description EN
Congolese copper, wood and tin Kuba short sword.

Beschrijving NL
Kuba kortzwaard. DRC. Koper, hout en tin.

Description FR
Couteau Kuba. RDC. Cuivre, bois et étain.

Size
H.: 36 cm

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Congolese copper, wood and tin Kuba short sword.

Name: Congolese copper, wood and tin Kuba short sword.
SKU: 154803702
Price: 160 EUR
Availability: InStock

Estimate €75 - €100

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