Lot 0076

A Kuba Redwood "bongotol" Brick

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Item Details

Description

Rotholzpulver-Ziegel "bongotol"
Kuba, DR Kongo
Ohne Sockel / without base
Rotholzpulver. H 2 cm. B 9 cm. L 12 cm.

Provenienz:
Nachlass René David (1928-2015), Zürich.

Ausgestellt:
Musée International du Golfe de Guinée, Togo (2005-2011).

CHF 50 / 100
EUR 43 / 86

Condition

The condition (wear, cracks, tear, other imperfections and the effects of aging etc.) of this lot is as visible on the multiple photos we have uploaded for your documentation.

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