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A Nyamwezi Pair of Marionettes

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Item Details

Description

Marionetten-Paar
Nyamwezi, Tansania
Ohne Sockel / without base
Holz, Schnur. H 39,5 cm.

Provenienz:
- Edmond (Edi) Remondino, Burundi und Zürich.
- Schweizer Privatsammlung, Zürich (1995).

CHF 200 / 400

Condition

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Weight

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A Nyamwezi Pair of Marionettes

Name: A Nyamwezi Pair of Marionettes
SKU: 169018638
Price: 120 CHF
Availability: InStock

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