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2 African Shields: Songye and Bantu

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2 African Shields: 1) Shield, Bantu People (Tanzania), rattan over wood (herringbone weave), 20th C. Size: 23.5"H x 5"W x 4"D (59 x 13 x 10 cm); 2) Shield, Songye People, rattan over wood, Republic of Congo, 20th C. Size: 25.5"H x 13"W x 5"D (65 x 33 x 12.5 cm).

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2 African Shields: Songye and Bantu

Name: 2 African Shields: Songye and Bantu
SKU: 46648258
Price: 250 USD
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