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African Folk Art Boat Coffin

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African Folk Art Boat Coffin. Ghana. Also referred to as "Proverbial Coffins" tradition was spun off from traditions of building figural palanquins for royalty. Size: 51'' x 100'' x 29'' (130 x 254 x 74 cm).

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African Folk Art Boat Coffin

Name: African Folk Art Boat Coffin
SKU: 52864470
Price: 100 USD
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