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A very large Fon Iron Snake

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Item Details

Description

Grosse Eisen-Schlange
Fon, Benin
Ohne Sockel / without base
Eisen. H 174 cm.

Provenienz:
Privatsammlung, Zürich.

CHF 400 / 800
EUR 344 / 688

Condition

The condition (wear, eventual cracks, tear, other imperfections and the effects of aging etc. if applicable) of this lot is as visible on the multiple photos we have uploaded for your documentation.

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A very large Fon Iron Snake

Name: A very large Fon Iron Snake
SKU: 83316244
Price: 300 CHF
Availability: InStock

Estimate CHF 400 - CHF 800

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Starting Price CHF 5

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