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Songye Tribe Ceremonial Axe

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Description

Songye Tribe Ceremonial Axe on removable stand.

Approximate Size: 15" H x 7" W

The Songye people, sometimes written Songe, are a Bantu ethnic group from the central Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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Songye Tribe Ceremonial Axe

Name: Songye Tribe Ceremonial Axe
SKU: 158719153
Price: 300 USD
Availability: InStock

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