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Kapsiki/Fali Peoples, iron throwing knives

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Kapsiki/Fali Peoples, iron throwing knives

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Description

Kapsiki/Fali Peoples, iron throwing knives, Cameroon, 26.5"l x 7.5"w (largest), 22.5"l x 6.5"w (smallest)

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

Good/Fair, heavy surface wear and rusting **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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Kapsiki/Fali Peoples, iron throwing knives

Name: Kapsiki/Fali Peoples, iron throwing knives
SKU: 112683507
Price: 175 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $300

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