Lot 1610

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Three (3) iron currencies and ceremonial blade, various cultures, West abnd Central Africa. Dimensions (approx.): 30" (longest) to 16" (shortest)

PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

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Fair: Oxidised metal, wear consistent with age, some metal elements loose

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Iron Currencies & Blade (3)

Name: Iron Currencies & Blade (3)
SKU: 176460129
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Dogon Style Figure: Dogon style carved figure carrying a hoe on his shoulder, dense wood, Mali, West Africa. Dimensions (approx.): 24" x 5.5" x 5.5" PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

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Baule Style Figure: Large Baule style carved wood figure, Ivory Coast, West Africa. Dimensions (approx.): 24.5" x 4.75" x 5.5" PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

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Toma Style Passport Mask: Toma style carved wood passport mask, Guinea, West Africa. Dimensions (approx.): 10" x 3.75" x 1.75" PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

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