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SCARCE AFRICAN HEADDRESS

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Ekoi Ejagham Headpiece Leather-covered Basket Cap Janus Head, Nigeria, in carved wood, covered with leather, having a basket weave helmet liner, early 20th c. Roughly 20" x 10 1/2" x 11 1/2". Good conditon, a few splits in the leather.

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SCARCE AFRICAN HEADDRESS

Name: SCARCE AFRICAN HEADDRESS
SKU: 53126767
Price: 300 USD
Availability: InStock

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