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Mfunte Hoe Currency

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Mfunte Hoe Currency, Based, Mfunte People, Nigeria, West Africa, 20th C. Iron. Size: 27.5"H x 6"W x 6"D (70 x 15.5 x 15.5 cm).

PLEASE NOTE: All auction items are located in CHICAGO for preview and pick up at 130 N. Jefferson St., Chicago, IL 60661. Chicago exhibition dates: August 5-6, 11am-5pm.