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3 Ancient African Nok Terracotta Heads

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3 Ancient African Nok Terracotta Heads, 500 BCE - 200 CE. Size: Ranging from 4.5'' x 3.5'' x 3.5'' (11 x 9 x 9 cm) to 7.5'' x 4.5'' x 5.5'' (19 x 11 x 14 cm). Provenance: Ex. collection Karim Deen.

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3 Ancient African Nok Terracotta Heads

Name: 3 Ancient African Nok Terracotta Heads
SKU: 138520306
Price: 150 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $600

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