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Carved wood figure, Mangbetu style, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa. Dimensions (approx.): 13.75" x 5" x 3"

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

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Fair; losses to proper right ear, wear consistent with age

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Mangbetu Style Figure

Name: Mangbetu Style Figure
SKU: 176460174
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Miniature Forged Iron Currencies (14): Fourteen (14) miniature forged iron currency forms, various cultures, West Africa. Approximate size, 9.25" high (largest) PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

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4 days LeftBaule Style Figures and Slingshot (3)

$30

Forged Iron Spear Currency: Spear form currency blade, with wood shaft, West or Central Africa. Approximate size, 65" long. PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

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$40

Kuba Currency Blade: Forged iron currency blade, with wood shaft and wrought iron base, Kuba peoples, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa. Approximate size, 41.75" long. PROVENANCE:From the estate of

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Forged Iron Spear: Forged iron blade, with wood shaft partially wrapped in metal, West or Central Africa. Approximate size, 43" long PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

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Kuba Style Box: Carved wood box, Kuba style, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa. Dimensions (approx.): 12" x 5.5" x 5" PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

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Currency Bracelet and Rings: Currency bracelet and two (2) rings, one a rosary thumb ring, various cultures, West Africa. Dimensions (approx.): 3" x 3" (largest) to 1.5" x 1.25" (smallest) PROVENANCE:From the estate of

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Dogon Style Rings (3): Group of three (3) rings, Dogon style, copper alloy, Mali, West Africa. Dimensions (approx.): 1.25" to 2" high (each) PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

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Lobi Rings (4): Group of four (4) Lobi copper alloy rings, Burkina Faso, West Africa. Dimensions (approx.): 1.25" to 1.75" high (each) PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

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Copper Alloy Currency Bracelets (2): Two (2) copper or copper alloy bracelets, one Mossi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. Approximate sizes, 3.75" diameter and 3.25" diameter. PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould,

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$50

Sao Style Copper Alloy Plaque: Sao style copper alloy plaque, Chad, North/Central Africa. Dimensions (approx.): 8" x 6" x 1.25" PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

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Copper Alloy Whistles (3) from Burkina Faso: Three (3) cast copper alloy whistles, various cultures, Burkina Faso, West Africa. Approximate size, 5.25" length (largest). PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

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Copper Alloy Currency Bracelets (3): Three (3) copper alloy bracelets, various cultures including Yoruba and Lobi peoples, West Africa. Approximate size, 4" diameter (largest) PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New

4 days LeftCopper Alloy Currency Bracelets (3)

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Dogon Style Figures on Crocodile: Dogon stye copper alloy casting, two figures surmounting a crocodile, Mali, West Africa. Dimensions (approx.): 12" x 5.5" x 4.5" PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

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Dan People Style Tribal Object, Liberia: Dan People Style Tribal Object, Liberia, 19" x 6" x 3.5" PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

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Wrought Iron Currencies: Five (5) wrought iron currencies/blade, various African cultures. Dimensions (approx.): 15.75" (tallest) to 6.75" (shortest) PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

4 days LeftWrought Iron Currencies

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