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Group of Six African Iron and Copper Blade Currency

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Group of Six African Iron and Copper Blade Currency

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Group of Six African Iron and Copper Blades, Metal Currency. One on stand. Provenance: Collection of Allan Stone, New York. Sizes ranging from: 12.25'' x 4.25'' x 2'' (31 x 11 x 5 cm) to 29'' x 4'' x 3'' (74 x 10 x 8 cm).

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Group of Six African Iron and Copper Blade Currency

Name: Group of Six African Iron and Copper Blade Currency
SKU: 90052333
Price: 225 USD
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