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A VERY FINE KUBA TUKULA POWDER BOX WITH INCISED DESIGNS

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A VERY FINE KUBA TUKULA POWDER BOX WITH INCISED DESIGNS

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A carved wooden lidded container with intricate kuba motifs and a most sensational form. Kuba peoples, Congo , Africa. The Box has a wonderful abstract form and measures 13 x 7 inches.

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Fair, well handled

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A VERY FINE KUBA TUKULA POWDER BOX WITH INCISED DESIGNS

Name: A VERY FINE KUBA TUKULA POWDER BOX WITH INCISED DESIGNS
SKU: 68491533
Price: 72 USD
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