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A Fine Lega Woven Grass hat with shells and buttons

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A Fine Lega Woven Grass hat with shells and buttons

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A finely crafted woven grass hat with blue buttons and river mollusk shell. Lega peoples, Congo, Africa. The hat can include a metal display stand for an additional $35.00

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A Fine Lega Woven Grass hat with shells and buttons

Name: A Fine Lega Woven Grass hat with shells and buttons
SKU: 79473383
Price: 160 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $400

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Starting Price $50

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