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BEAUTIFUL CARVED WOODEN KUBA CONTAINER

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A very fine and handsome old lidded box or Kutula powder container from the Kuba peoples of the Congo, central Africa. The Container in a semi circular form with fitted lid and wonderful geometric incised designs. Kuba peoples, Congo, central Africa. The container measures 10 x 5 x 2 inches.

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BEAUTIFUL CARVED WOODEN KUBA CONTAINER

Name: BEAUTIFUL CARVED WOODEN KUBA CONTAINER
SKU: 68491535
Price: 140 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $300

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