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Bangala Peoples, (2) spearhead currencies

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Bangala Peoples, (2) spearhead currencies

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Description

Bangala Peoples, (2) spearhead currencies, DR Congo, hand forged iron, each approx. 17"l

Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC

Notes/Literature: Professor of Chinese Art History at Columbia University and Sarah Lawrence College, Professor Philip Gould was a passionate collector of African Art, and curated numerous museum and gallery exhibitions from his personal collection.

Condition

Fair, aged patina, rough oxidized surface, one with hairline crack emanating off lower edge **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.

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Bangala Peoples, (2) spearhead currencies

Name: Bangala Peoples, (2) spearhead currencies
SKU: 112683307
Price: 300 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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Starting Price $150

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