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A Fine Old Mossi Flute Ex Banks Collection

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A Fine Old Mossi Flute Ex Banks Collection

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Description

A very fine and well handled old wooden flute with a deep honey colored surface patina suggesting generations of field use. Mossi peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. measures 12.5 inches on custom display stand. Provenance: Ex Robert Banks collection, MD.

Condition

Good, well handled

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A Fine Old Mossi Flute Ex Banks Collection

Name: A Fine Old Mossi Flute Ex Banks Collection
SKU: 160664793
Price: 90 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $300

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Starting Price $50

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