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An Igbo Altar Object

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Item Details

Description

Altar Objekt
Igbo, Nigeria
Ohne Sockel / without base
Holz. H 5,5 cm. Ø 14,5 cm.

Provenienz:
Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich.

CHF 200 / 400
EUR 172 / 344

Condition

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

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An Igbo Altar Object

Name: An Igbo Altar Object
SKU: 97591205
Price: 440 CHF
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