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Igbo Currency Collection (6 Pieces) from Nigeria - African Tribal Art

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Igbo Mask from Nigeria - African Tribal Art: Measurements (inches) & Weight (pounds) Height: 8.5" Width: 5" Depth: 3" Weight: 0.5 lb A beautiful kaolin covered Igbo/Ibo mask with pink accents. Stand not included.

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Igbo Maiden Spirit Mask from Nigeria - African Tribal Art: Measurements (inches) & Weight (pounds) Height: 17.5" Width: 8" Depth: 9.5" Weight: 3.5 lbs An eloborate maiden spirit helmet mask with hair picks on its coiffure. About Igbo Maiden Spir

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Igbo Mask on Stand from Nigeria - African Tribal Art: Measurements (inches) & Weight (pounds) Height: 12.5" mask; 16" with stand Width: 5" Depth: 4" Weight: 1 lb An intriguing Igbo mask with white, red and black pigmentation.

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Igbo Ikenga Figure on Base from Nigeria - African Tribal Art Sculpture: Measurements (inches) & Weight (pounds) Height: 33" Width: 7.5" Depth: 7.5" Weight: 13 lbs A colorful and interesting Igbo Ikenga figure featuring a kneeling figure holding up a headcrest with two

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Tuareg Bronze Currency: African Tribal Art Tuareg Bronze Currency, Nigeria, Dimension is 4 inches high x 3.75 inches wide. The shipping cost for domestic is $25.00 flat rate shipping within the Continental US, international

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Ibo Mask from Nigeria - African Tribal Art: Measurements (inches) & Weight (pounds) Height: 9"(mask); 15" (with costume) Width: 7.5" Depth: 12" Weight: 1.5 lbs An interesting Igbo/Ibo mask with attached neck costume.

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Yoruba Shango Staff on Base - Nigeria - African Tribal Art Sculpture: Measurements (inches) & Weight (pounds) Height: 20" Width: 4" Depth: 3" Weight: 1.5 lbs This piece features a kneeling woman holding her breasts and attached to a custom metal base. Abo

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Igbo Coil Currency: African Art Igbo Coil Currency from Nigeria. The dimension is 5.5 inches high x 4 inches wide. The shipping cost for domestic is $25.00 flat rate shipping within the Continental US, the International

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Nigerian Wood Currency Bracelet: African Tribal Art Nigerian Wood Currency Bracelet, Nigeria, Dimension is 2.5 inches high x 5.25 inches wide. The shipping cost for domestic is $15.00 flat rate shipping within the Continental US, int

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Wooden Nigerian Currency: African Tribal Art Wooden Nigerian Currency from Nigeria. The dimension 5.5 inches high x 2.5 inches wide. The packing and shipping cost with insurance for domestic is $25.00 flat rate shipping within

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Cast Iron Nigerian Currency Spear Shaped: African Tribal Art Cast Iron Nigerian Currency Spear Shaped, Nigeria. Dimension is 15 inches high x 5 inches wide. The shipping cost for domestic is $30.00 flat rate shipping within the Continental US

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An Igbo Figure, "alusi": Figur, "alusi" Igbo, Nigeria Mit Sockel / with base Holz. H 134 cm. Provenienz: - Jacques Kerchache (1942-2001), Paris. - Christie’s Paris, 29.10.2008, Lot 168. - Schweizer Privatsammlung, Solothurn

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An Igbo Figure, "alusi": Figur, "alusi" Igbo, Nigeria Mit Sockel / with base Holz. H 56 cm. Provenienz: - Jacques Kerchache (1942-2001), Paris. - Christie’s Paris, 29.10.2008, Lot 152. - Galerie Walu, Basel. Das Wechselspie

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Igbo Currency Collection (6 Pieces) from Nigeria - African Tribal Art

Item Details

Description

Left to right
Height: 4"; 4.25"; 5.25"; 5.5"; 5.75"; 5.75"
Width: 1.75"; 2"; 2.25"; 2.5"; 2.75"; 2.75"
Depth: 1"; 1.25"; 1.75"; 1.25"; 1.5"; 2"
Weight: 0.5lb; 0.5lb; 1lb; 0.5lb; 1lb; 1lb lbs

A collection of six Igbo currency is varying sizes.

Condition

Fair with minor oxidation - please inspect photos.

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Igbo Currency Collection (6 Pieces) from Nigeria - African Tribal Art

Name: Igbo Currency Collection (6 Pieces) from Nigeria - African Tribal Art
SKU: 159904417
Price: 100 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $250

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