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Anthropomorphic axe / sceptre "kibiki" or "kasolwa" - D. R. Congo, Luba-Shankadi

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Anthropomorphic axe / sceptre "kibiki" or "kasolwa" - D. R. Congo, Luba-Shankadi

Item Details

Description

wood, metal, base
H: 36,5 cm, H: 14,4 inch

Provenance:
Jean-Marc Desaive, Soumagne, Belgium

Continent: Africa

Condition

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Anthropomorphic axe / sceptre "kibiki" or "kasolwa" - D. R. Congo, Luba-Shankadi

Name: Anthropomorphic axe / sceptre \"kibiki\" or \"kasolwa\" - D. R. Congo, Luba-Shankadi
SKU: 174170589
Price: 1000 EUR
Availability: InStock

Estimate €1,000 - €2,000

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