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Two African Yaka Power Figures and a Gong

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Two African Yaka Power Figures and a Gong

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Two African Yaka Power Figures and a Yaka Figural Carved wood. Slit Gong with Beater. Provenance: Collection of Allan Stone, New York. Sizes: 1) 6.75'' x 2.25'' x 2'' (17 x 6 x 5 cm); 2) 15.5'' x 2.75'' x 3'' (39 x 7 x 8 cm); 3) 8'' x 2.75'' x 2.75'' (20 x 7 x 7 cm). Please Note: There Are No Hidden or Confidential Reserves in this Auction; All Acceptable Bidding Commences at the Online Start Price.

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Two African Yaka Power Figures and a Gong

Name: Two African Yaka Power Figures and a Gong
SKU: 81428752
Price: 400 USD
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