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A Yoruba "irùkèrè" Whisk

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Item Details

Description

Zeremonialwedel, "irùkèrè"
Yoruba, Nigeria
Mit Sockel / with base
Holz, Leder. H 65 cm.

Provenienz:
Lothar und Käthy Steinke, Luzern.

CHF 300 / 600
EUR 258 / 516

Condition

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