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Collection Of Congo Mini-Stoppers Ex De Roche 1998

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Collection Of Congo Mini-Stoppers Ex De Roche 1998

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This lot contains 5 carved wooden miniature bottle stoppers collected by a Mrs. Jill Bath while traveling with her Husband on his posting to Kinshasa Congo. While living there in the 70/80's she collected the stoppers mostly from tribes surrounding the city of Kinshasa, each with carved decorative finials and signs of handling and wear. Possibly Yaka or a related peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. Rage in size from 6.25 to 9.75 inches. Provenance: Ex Gallery De Roche, San Francisco, 1998.

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Collection Of Congo Mini-Stoppers Ex De Roche 1998

Name: Collection Of Congo Mini-Stoppers Ex De Roche 1998
SKU: 98403194
Price: 450 USD
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