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Three Akan Tribal Brass African Containers Forowa Boxes and a Dan Snuff Mortar

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Three Akan Tribal Brass African Containers Forowa Boxes and a Dan Snuff Mortar

Item Details

Description

Ca. late 19th to early 20thC. All three show age appropriate wear with no apparent repairs or major breaks. Included measurements for tallest object. Smallest object measures 2 1/4" high and 1 1/4" wide.

This item was used, and will show multiple areas of age appropriate wear and surface losses. Please view all pictures, as this is the major part of the item's condition description.

Dimensions

6 x 4 x 4 in

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Three Akan Tribal Brass African Containers Forowa Boxes and a Dan Snuff Mortar

Name: Three Akan Tribal Brass African Containers Forowa Boxes and a Dan Snuff Mortar
SKU: 170892719
Price: 25 USD
Availability: InStock