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Kissi Peoples, (2) Kissi penny bundles, exhibited

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Kissi Peoples, (2) Kissi penny bundles, exhibited

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Description

Kissi Peoples, (2) Kissi penny bundles, exhibited, Sierre Leone/Guinea, forged iron, bundled with raffia twine, each bundle approx.14"l

Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC; Illustrated in the pamphlet for "Africa's Iron & Copper Currencies", Institute of African Studies, Columbia University, March, 2000

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

Good, aged patina, some with bends **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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Kissi Peoples, (2) Kissi penny bundles, exhibited

Name: Kissi Peoples, (2) Kissi penny bundles, exhibited
SKU: 112683418
Price: 1000 USD
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