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Djenne Terracotta Snake, Mali

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Description

Djenne Terracotta Snake, Mali. Size: 3'' x 6'' x 4'' (8 x 15 x 10 cm). With a long body with lumpy scales coiling around itself, its head resting atop its tail. Snakes were venerated in the Mali culture, used in the cult of ancestors. Size: 3'' x 6'' x 4'' (8 x 15 x 10 cm).

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Djenne Terracotta Snake, Mali

Name: Djenne Terracotta Snake, Mali
SKU: 160594267
Price: 550 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $600

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Starting Price $150

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