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African, Songye (Songe), Zaire (DR Congo, Iron Currency

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African, Songye (Songe), Zaire (DR Congo, Iron Currency

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African, Songye (Songe), Zaire (DR Congo), iron currency with hooks, 17"h x 4.5"w

PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

Condition

Good, rust

Dimensions

17 x 4.5 in

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African, Songye (Songe), Zaire (DR Congo, Iron Currency

Name: African, Songye (Songe), Zaire (DR Congo, Iron Currency
SKU: 152988141
Price: 50 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $500

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