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Antique African DRC Kanyoka Spear

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Antique African Kanyoka Spear. 19th C Wood and Iron spear From the Democratic Republic of Congo. Measures 132 cm L / 52 inches. From a Montreal private collection inherited by familial descent to the current owner and exhibited in several public and private galleries.

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Antique African DRC Kanyoka Spear

Name: Antique African DRC Kanyoka Spear
SKU: 136248146
Price: 80 CAD
Availability: InStock

Estimate CA$100 - CA$300

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Starting Price CA$50

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