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Pair of African Iron Currency Blades

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Pair of African Iron Currency Blades

Lokele and Turumbu Peoples, Lomani and Lualaba Rivers, Democratic Republic of the Congo, on stone bases.
h. 69" and 69-1/2", w. 18", d. 8"

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Pair of African Iron Currency Blades

Name: Pair of African Iron Currency Blades
SKU: 109544233
Price: 275 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $800

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Starting Price $300

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