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Forged Iron Fetish, Burkina Faso

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Item Details

Description

Forged iron fetish figure, Burkina Faso, West Africa. Approximate size, 9.25" high.

PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

Condition

Fair: Oxidised metal, wear consistent with age.

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Forged Iron Fetish, Burkina Faso

Name: Forged Iron Fetish, Burkina Faso
SKU: 168815622
Price: 70 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $125 - $175

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Starting Price $30

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