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A Kwere Container with a Figurative Stopper

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A Kwere Container with a Figurative Stopper

Item Details

Description

Behälter mit figürlichem Stöpsel
Kwere, Tansania
Mit Sockel / with base
Holz, Kalebasse, Pflanzenfaser. H 32,5 cm.

Provenienz:
Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich

Kalebasse mit anthropomorphem Stöpsel für Palmöl oder andere heilende Substanzen.

Weiterführende Literatur:
Felix, Marc L. (1990). Mwana Hiti. München: Fred Jahn.

CHF 400 / 600
EUR 344 / 516

Condition

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A Kwere Container with a Figurative Stopper

Name: A Kwere Container with a Figurative Stopper
SKU: 83414907
Price: 380 CHF
Availability: InStock

Estimate CHF 400 - CHF 600

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Starting Price CHF 200

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