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CARVED CEREMONIAL BRASS ANKLE MONEY YORUBA 1900AD

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CARVED CEREMONIAL BRASS ANKLE MONEY YORUBA 1900AD
CARVED CEREMONIAL BRASS ANKLE MONEY YORUBA 1900AD
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Benin. Yoruba people. Brass ceremonial ankle currency. Huan face. 700 gr. (24,5 oz). 15,5x9,3 cm (6x3,6 inch). RARE
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