Lot 0447

Ethnographic African Collector's Lot

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Large Lot of AS-IS African Tribal Art Pieces: Large Lot of AS-IS African Tribal Art Pieces. Including masks figurines and more. Largest measures 33" tall x 12" wide. Has wear consistent with age. Any questions, contact us. All invoices must be pa

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A Yaka Figure, "buti": Figur, "buti" Yaka, DR Kongo Mit Sockel / with base Holz, div. Fetischmaterial. H 15 cm. Provenienz: - Hans Koller und Helen Knill, St. Gallen. - Koller Auktionen, Zürich (11.12.2013, Lot 366). - Sch

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Description

Ethnographic African Collector's Lot. Including: a Lobi Metal Currency Snake, Iron Staff Adorned with Birds and a Stylized Horned Figure. Prof. Gene R. Shreve, South Yarmouth, Massachusetts. Size: Lengths ranging from: 14.5'' - 37'' (37 - 94 cm).

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Ethnographic African Collector's Lot

Name: Ethnographic African Collector's Lot
SKU: 169351079
Price: 50 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $200

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