Lot 0393

Hand shield - Kenya, Luo

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Description

leather, in places with fur remnants, wood, inventory no. "664"

Small hand shield with a strongly curved shape. Made from thick-walled leather and decorated with punched patterns.
L: 37 cm; W: 16,5 cm / 11 cm, L: 14,6 inch; W: 6,5 inch / 4,3 inch

Provenance:
Alexander Kubetz (1946-2023), Munich, Germany

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Hand shield - Kenya, Luo

Name: Hand shield - Kenya, Luo
SKU: 174170734
Price: 450 EUR
Availability: InStock

Estimate €250 - €500

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