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A MANGBETU TRIBE SICKLE KNIFE, CONGO, LATE 19TH CENTURY

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A MANGBETU TRIBE SICKLE KNIFE, CONGO, LATE 19TH CENTURY

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A MANGBETU TRIBE SICKLE KNIFE, CONGO, LATE 19TH CENTURY
with steel blade of beaked form, pierced with a pair of circular apertures and with two basal lugs, and carved hardwood grip
26 cm; 10 1/4 in head

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A MANGBETU TRIBE SICKLE KNIFE, CONGO, LATE 19TH CENTURY

Name: A MANGBETU TRIBE SICKLE KNIFE, CONGO, LATE 19TH CENTURY
SKU: 32218410
Price: 200 GBP
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Estimate £200 - £250

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