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A Niafunke Miniature Figure

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Item Details

Description

Miniatur-Figur
Niafunke, Mali
Mit Sockel / with base
Bronze. H 5 cm

Provenienz:
Nachlass Denise David (1928-2011), Zürich.

CHF 50 / 150
EUR 43 / 129

Condition

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A Niafunke Miniature Figure

Name: A Niafunke Miniature Figure
SKU: 83316198
Price: 140 CHF
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