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Nigerian African Cowrie Shell Basket Bowl Pair

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Nigerian African Cowrie Shell Basket Bowl Pair

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Description

For your consideration is this pair of Nigerian African cowrie shell basket bowls. The bowls show layers of white cowrie shells and brown and speckled cowrie shells that are interwoven with fishing line. The bowls also show seeds threaded into the rim of the bowls. The condition of these bowls is good, with no obvious signs of damage. The measurements of these cowrie shell bowls are 3 1/2" x 8" x 8 1/2" and 3 1/2" x 8 1/2" x 9".

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Nigerian African Cowrie Shell Basket Bowl Pair

Name: Nigerian African Cowrie Shell Basket Bowl Pair
SKU: 107599434
Price: 70 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $400

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